Friday, July 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Chris Sale |
| C | Jacob Realmuto |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Juan Uribe |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Steve Souza |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 133.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,000 | 41.70 | 3.80 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,700 | 41.10 | 3.50 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,300 | 37.90 | 3.40 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $10,700 | 36.60 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean O’Sullivan | PHI | $4,900 | 20.20 | 4.10 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,000 | 41.70 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,100 | 30.70 | 3.80 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,500 | 25.00 | 3.80 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,400 | 11.10 | 3.30 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.40 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.10 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.30 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.60 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,700 | 13.10 | 2.80 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.00 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 11.80 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.40 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.40 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $2,800 | 11.10 | 4.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.80 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,600 | 11.40 | 3.20 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.40 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,800 | 10.80 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,000 | 9.60 | 4.80 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.80 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,600 | 9.50 | 3.60 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,200 | 11.80 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,400 | 10.80 | 3.20 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,700 | 10.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $2,900 | 11.60 | 4.00 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 13.30 | 2.80 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 11.60 | 2.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,100 | 11.40 | 3.70 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $4,000 | 11.20 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,100 | 9.80 | 4.60 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,100 | 8.30 | 4.00 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,600 | 10.20 | 3.90 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,900 | 13.30 | 2.70 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,100 | 12.40 | 4.00 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $3,100 | 12.30 | 4.00 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,600 | 12.10 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,400 | 11.90 | 5.00 |
| Don Kelly | MIA | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.60 |
| Daniel Nava | BOS | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.30 |
| Ramon Flores | NYY | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
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.