Thursday, July 21, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Francisco Liriano |
| P Two | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Eduardo Nunez |
| OF One | Mookie Betts |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Nolan Reimold |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 103.41 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,500 | 39.40 | 3.43 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,900 | 34.68 | 4.39 |
| Steven Wright | BOS | $9,500 | 29.09 | 3.06 |
| Sonny Gray | OAK | $7,700 | 26.94 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,900 | 34.68 | 4.39 |
| Sonny Gray | OAK | $7,700 | 26.94 | 3.50 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $6,800 | 22.76 | 3.35 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | ATL | $6,600 | 22.76 | 3.45 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,100 | 9.59 | 3.09 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,300 | 10.43 | 4.53 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,900 | 10.00 | 3.45 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,400 | 8.31 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,600 | 8.10 | 3.11 |
| Caleb Joseph | BAL | $2,200 | 8.41 | 3.82 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,100 | 9.59 | 3.09 |
| Jeff Mathis | MIA | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 13.96 | 3.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,900 | 12.05 | 3.09 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,600 | 11.32 | 3.14 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,700 | 10.52 | 3.90 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $2,500 | 9.20 | 3.68 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,600 | 11.11 | 3.09 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $3,500 | 9.43 | 2.69 |
| DJ LeMahieu | COL | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,100 | 9.66 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,800 | 8.99 | 3.21 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,600 | 9.66 | 3.72 |
| Brett Lawrie | OAK | $3,400 | 8.91 | 2.62 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,100 | 11.47 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,000 | 10.72 | 2.68 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,500 | 10.34 | 2.96 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 10.02 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 7.19 | 3.27 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $3,000 | 2.73 | 0.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 12.42 | 3.03 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.36 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.01 | 3.44 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,700 | 10.30 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,900 | 10.57 | 3.65 |
| Will Middlebrooks | SD | $2,100 | 7.78 | 3.71 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 12.42 | 3.03 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,200 | 12.71 | 3.03 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.71 | 3.26 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,300 | 11.65 | 2.71 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,700 | 12.49 | 4.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Reimold | BAL | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,700 | 12.49 | 4.63 |
| Josh Reddick | OAK | $3,200 | 9.28 | 2.90 |
| Matt Kemp | SD | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.76 |
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.