Tuesday, July 5, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Mike Leake |
| C | Chris Iannetta |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Corey Dickerson |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 106.60 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,400 | 41.30 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,200 | 35.70 | 3.50 |
| David Price | DET | $10,000 | 35.40 | 3.50 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $9,000 | 30.40 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | $7,900 | 25.70 | 3.30 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,300 | 29.60 | 3.60 |
| Mike Leake | CIN | $7,100 | 26.20 | 3.70 |
| Zach Eflin | PHI | $5,500 | 18.10 | 3.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.40 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.10 | 3.10 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,500 | 9.50 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,200 | 8.20 | 3.70 |
| Jeff Mathis | MIA | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.70 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,200 | 8.20 | 3.70 |
| Ramon Cabrera | CIN | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 15.80 | 3.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,700 | 11.80 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,500 | 8.80 | 3.50 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.70 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,500 | 11.20 | 2.50 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $4,000 | 10.80 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.40 |
| Matt Reynolds | NYM | $2,200 | 7.30 | 3.30 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 11.30 | 2.70 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,600 | 10.40 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | SEA | $2,200 | 7.50 | 3.40 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.20 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $0 | ||
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.60 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $2,900 | 13.20 | 4.50 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,400 | 11.40 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Middlebrooks | SD | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $2,900 | 13.20 | 4.50 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,400 | 11.40 | 4.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,800 | 13.00 | 3.40 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,600 | 13.00 | 3.60 |
| Yasmany Tomas | ARZ | $2,500 | 11.90 | 4.80 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,100 | 12.10 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
| Ryan Raburn | CLE | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.20 |
| Dan Robertson | LAA | $0 | ||
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,100 | 12.10 | 3.90 |
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.