Wednesday, August 3, 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 | Miguel Montero |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Adam Frazier |
| 3B | Jedd Gyorko |
| OF One | Miguel Sano |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | Matt Holliday |
| Salary | $33,800 |
| Expected Points | 148.10 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,600 | 42.09 | 3.63 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,200 | 38.49 | 3.77 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $10,700 | 35.82 | 3.35 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,300 | 35.63 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $5,400 | 23.69 | 4.39 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,000 | 24.65 | 4.11 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $5,400 | 21.21 | 3.93 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,200 | 38.49 | 3.77 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,000 | 12.74 | 4.25 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 10.98 | 3.43 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,700 | 10.54 | 2.85 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,000 | 10.19 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,000 | 12.74 | 4.25 |
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.03 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,100 | 8.34 | 3.97 |
| Eric Fryer | MIN | $2,100 | 8.05 | 3.83 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,100 | 12.73 | 3.11 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,800 | 12.49 | 3.29 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,800 | 11.76 | 3.10 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,300 | 11.31 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,000 | 8.93 | 4.46 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,200 | 9.36 | 4.25 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,200 | 8.54 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,400 | 13.51 | 5.63 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,900 | 11.41 | 2.93 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 11.19 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,400 | 13.51 | 5.63 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,400 | 9.29 | 3.87 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $3,000 | 11.36 | 3.79 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,000 | 6.95 | 3.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,200 | 13.94 | 4.36 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 11.09 | 3.70 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,900 | 10.83 | 2.78 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 10.82 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,200 | 13.94 | 4.36 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,500 | 9.97 | 3.99 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 7.46 | 3.73 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 11.09 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,700 | 15.65 | 5.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,200 | 13.49 | 3.21 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.13 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 12.41 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,700 | 15.65 | 5.80 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 9.97 | 4.98 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,600 | 10.07 | 3.87 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,500 | 9.25 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,500 | 19.91 | 5.69 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,400 | 16.85 | 4.96 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,800 | 15.17 | 5.42 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,000 | 13.93 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,500 | 19.91 | 5.69 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,800 | 15.17 | 5.42 |
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $2,300 | 11.88 | 5.16 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,400 | 16.85 | 4.96 |
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.