Tuesday, August 2, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Aaron Hill |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Coco Crisp |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Kirk Nieuwenhuis |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.31 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $13,000 | 22.95 | 1.77 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,700 | 20.11 | 1.58 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,500 | 18.69 | 1.78 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $11,000 | 18.56 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $4,400 | 14.26 | 3.24 |
| Brandon McCarthy | LAD | $5,800 | 13.96 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,300 | 10.43 | 1.97 |
| James Shields | SD | $6,300 | 12.29 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $4,200 | 8.22 | 1.96 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.11 | 2.03 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,800 | 8.07 | 2.12 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,700 | 7.38 | 2.73 |
| Martin Maldonado | MIL | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,400 | 10.54 | 1.95 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $4,000 | 9.65 | 2.41 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $3,400 | 9.60 | 2.82 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $4,600 | 9.25 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $2,500 | 8.19 | 3.28 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,700 | 7.96 | 2.95 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.84 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $3,400 | 9.60 | 2.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $4,000 | 9.85 | 2.46 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,200 | 8.91 | 1.71 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,300 | 8.66 | 2.01 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,600 | 8.65 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,600 | 7.85 | 3.02 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,400 | 7.05 | 2.94 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,500 | 12.27 | 2.73 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,500 | 9.30 | 1.69 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $5,300 | 9.04 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,500 | 12.27 | 2.73 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,400 | 5.95 | 2.48 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,700 | 6.61 | 2.45 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,000 | 11.20 | 2.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,300 | 9.51 | 1.80 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 6.67 | 3.03 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,000 | 11.20 | 2.80 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $3,000 | 6.54 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,800 | 11.30 | 2.36 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $3,800 | 10.48 | 2.76 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 10.41 | 2.00 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $5,200 | 9.84 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,500 | 8.26 | 3.30 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 6.57 | 2.85 |
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,200 | 9.07 | 2.83 |
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.