Friday, July 29, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Chris Coghlan |
| OF Two | Alex Gordon |
| OF Three | Matt Holliday |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 131.09 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,600 | 38.60 | 3.33 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $9,700 | 32.42 | 3.34 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $9,000 | 30.07 | 3.34 |
| Steven Matz | NYM | $9,700 | 29.79 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $5,400 | 24.21 | 4.48 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $5,800 | 25.31 | 4.36 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,100 | 28.84 | 3.56 |
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $8,000 | 28.22 | 3.53 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,700 | 11.16 | 3.02 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.37 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 10.04 | 5.02 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,900 | 9.95 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 10.04 | 5.02 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 8.83 | 3.84 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | $2,700 | 9.87 | 3.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,600 | 12.94 | 2.81 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 11.94 | 3.32 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,900 | 11.92 | 3.06 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,900 | 11.75 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,500 | 9.43 | 3.77 |
| Dae-Ho Lee | SEA | $2,200 | 8.08 | 3.67 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,700 | 9.84 | 3.64 |
| Matt Adams | STL | $3,100 | 11.26 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,100 | 12.21 | 5.82 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,200 | 11.09 | 3.47 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,100 | 11.00 | 5.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,100 | 12.21 | 5.82 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,100 | 11.00 | 5.24 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,500 | 8.78 | 3.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 13.87 | 3.65 |
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $2,900 | 11.89 | 4.10 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $2,900 | 11.89 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,900 | 13.34 | 4.60 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 12.66 | 3.16 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 11.74 | 2.67 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,300 | 11.61 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,900 | 13.34 | 4.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,000 | 11.23 | 3.74 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,700 | 9.66 | 3.58 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,300 | 11.61 | 3.52 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 12.66 | 2.88 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,100 | 12.63 | 4.07 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,900 | 12.46 | 3.19 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,500 | 12.36 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $2,000 | 11.70 | 5.85 |
| Jeremy Hazelbaker | STL | $2,100 | 11.23 | 5.35 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,200 | 10.25 | 4.66 |
| Joey Gallo | TEX | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.