Sunday, July 31, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Francisco Liriano |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Asdrubal Cabrera |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | Yasiel Puig |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 105.99 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $12,000 | 20.75 | 1.73 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $11,800 | 17.54 | 1.49 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $6,800 | 17.28 | 2.54 |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $9,100 | 14.86 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | OAK | $4,800 | 12.63 | 2.63 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $6,800 | 17.28 | 2.54 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $5,100 | 12.16 | 2.38 |
| Matt Cain | SF | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.08 | 2.07 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $4,400 | 8.07 | 1.83 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,200 | 7.64 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,200 | 7.64 | 3.47 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,500 | 7.34 | 2.94 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,600 | 7.24 | 2.78 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | CIN | $5,500 | 10.72 | 1.95 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 9.74 | 2.07 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,300 | 9.10 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dae-Ho Lee | SEA | $2,800 | 7.67 | 2.74 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,200 | 6.00 | 2.73 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,700 | 9.84 | 2.66 |
| John Jaso | TB | $3,100 | 7.96 | 2.57 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.64 | 1.79 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,900 | 9.00 | 2.31 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $3,800 | 8.63 | 2.27 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,600 | 8.26 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,400 | 7.14 | 2.97 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
| Alexi Amarista | SD | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.70 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,600 | 6.48 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $5,300 | 9.63 | 1.82 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,000 | 8.92 | 1.78 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 8.63 | 1.80 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,900 | 8.29 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,600 | 7.57 | 2.91 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.40 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,800 | 9.18 | 2.42 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 9.16 | 1.91 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $4,500 | 9.01 | 2.00 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,300 | 6.03 | 2.62 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,800 | 9.18 | 2.42 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,100 | 10.45 | 2.55 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,300 | 10.27 | 3.11 |
| Billy Hamilton | CIN | $4,800 | 10.08 | 2.10 |
| George Springer | HOU | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 8.43 | 3.67 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,000 | 7.01 | 3.51 |
| Shawn O’Malley | SEA | $2,500 | 7.98 | 3.19 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,300 | 10.27 | 3.11 |
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.