Sunday, August 7, 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 | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Adam Lind |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Javier Baez |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Preston Tucker |
| OF Three | Jose Bautista |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 128.29 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,400 | 35.92 | 3.15 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $9,600 | 34.67 | 3.61 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $9,500 | 34.10 | 3.59 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,700 | 32.64 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,100 | 28.95 | 4.08 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,400 | 25.28 | 3.95 |
| James Shields | SD | $7,200 | 27.50 | 3.82 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $6,200 | 23.45 | 3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,800 | 10.64 | 2.80 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.43 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,900 | 10.16 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,500 | 9.63 | 3.85 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.61 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 12.47 | 2.83 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 12.46 | 3.46 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,000 | 9.67 | 4.84 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,400 | 10.83 | 4.51 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,500 | 11.07 | 4.43 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,300 | 9.08 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,400 | 11.95 | 3.51 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 11.47 | 2.87 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,300 | 11.30 | 2.63 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 11.17 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,500 | 9.65 | 3.86 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,400 | 8.66 | 3.61 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,400 | 11.95 | 3.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,200 | 12.43 | 2.96 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.05 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,800 | 10.62 | 3.79 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,800 | 10.19 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,000 | 8.26 | 4.13 |
| Chris Taylor | SEA | $2,300 | 9.38 | 4.08 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.96 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,400 | 9.24 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 13.58 | 3.16 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,300 | 12.71 | 2.96 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 12.49 | 2.84 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.23 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,600 | 10.30 | 3.96 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,900 | 10.58 | 3.65 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,800 | 10.11 | 3.61 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.04 | 2.96 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 12.31 | 3.24 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,300 | 12.26 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,000 | 10.47 | 5.23 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 11.04 | 4.80 |
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $2,200 | 10.47 | 4.76 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,200 | 10.39 | 4.72 |
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.