Tuesday, August 2, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Yu Darvish |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Kirk Nieuwenhuis |
| OF Three | Starling Marte |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 107.71 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,800 | 26.68 | 2.26 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,000 | 24.56 | 2.23 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,100 | 23.24 | 2.30 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $9,200 | 23.04 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $6,500 | 18.39 | 2.83 |
| Brandon McCarthy | LAD | $6,900 | 18.14 | 2.63 |
| James Shields | SD | $7,200 | 18.07 | 2.51 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $9,200 | 23.04 | 2.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,700 | 8.23 | 2.22 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 8.12 | 2.25 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,100 | 7.68 | 3.66 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 6.64 | 3.16 |
| Martin Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 7.04 | 2.93 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 10.55 | 2.93 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,400 | 9.72 | 2.86 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $3,500 | 9.65 | 2.76 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,800 | 9.25 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,000 | 7.69 | 3.85 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,400 | 7.87 | 3.28 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 10.55 | 2.93 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,400 | 9.29 | 3.87 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,900 | 9.00 | 2.31 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 8.74 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,400 | 9.29 | 3.87 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,900 | 9.91 | 3.42 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,000 | 6.02 | 3.01 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $2,500 | 6.93 | 2.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 9.34 | 2.40 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,400 | 9.16 | 2.08 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 9.14 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,600 | 12.49 | 3.47 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 6.70 | 3.35 |
| Andrew Romine | DET | $2,000 | 6.33 | 3.17 |
| Ivan De Jesus | CIN | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,200 | 9.53 | 2.27 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $4,000 | 9.38 | 2.35 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,900 | 11.36 | 3.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,600 | 8.02 | 3.09 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,400 | 7.20 | 3.00 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $3,300 | 12.39 | 3.76 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,000 | 11.39 | 2.85 |
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | $3,700 | 11.23 | 3.04 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,800 | 10.64 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,000 | 8.31 | 4.15 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,800 | 10.64 | 3.80 |
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $3,300 | 12.39 | 3.76 |
| J.B. Shuck | CHW | $2,100 | 7.85 | 3.74 |
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.