Sunday, July 3, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Howie Kendrick |
| SS | Danny Espinosa |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Jake Smolinski |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Michael Taylor |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 141.30 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,200 | 42.20 | 3.80 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,200 | 35.90 | 3.50 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,100 | 34.40 | 3.40 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,500 | 33.50 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $7,200 | 28.20 | 3.90 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,200 | 42.20 | 3.80 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $6,000 | 23.10 | 3.80 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $6,200 | 23.20 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,600 | 11.30 | 3.10 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.90 | 3.00 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.30 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,300 | 9.80 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.60 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.30 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 9.50 | 4.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,000 | 14.90 | 5.00 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.40 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,400 | 12.40 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,100 | 11.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,000 | 14.90 | 5.00 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.20 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $4,000 | 11.50 | 2.90 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.40 | 3.20 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,100 | 11.30 | 3.60 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 10.90 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.50 |
| Ronald Torreyes | LAD | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,400 | 8.90 | 3.70 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,300 | 8.50 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 12.00 | 3.00 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.50 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,200 | 11.80 | 3.70 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,100 | 10.90 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruben Tejada | NYM | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,400 | 9.00 | 3.80 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,200 | 8.30 | 3.80 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,200 | 11.80 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,800 | 12.80 | 4.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.20 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,000 | 10.70 | 3.60 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,600 | 10.60 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,800 | 12.80 | 4.60 |
| Jefry Marte | DET | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.30 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,200 | 16.10 | 3.80 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $3,400 | 14.80 | 4.40 |
| Michael Taylor | WSH | $2,900 | 14.70 | 5.10 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,600 | 14.60 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Taylor | WSH | $2,900 | 14.70 | 5.10 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,200 | 10.30 | 4.70 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.60 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
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.