Friday, July 22, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Robinson Cano |
| SS | Danny Espinosa |
| 3B | Miguel Sano |
| OF One | Ben Revere |
| OF Two | Alex Gordon |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 106.55 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,500 | 35.87 | 3.12 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $8,500 | 35.64 | 4.19 |
| Michael Fulmer | DET | $8,500 | 31.26 | 3.68 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $9,100 | 30.41 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $4,700 | 27.63 | 5.88 |
| Logan Verrett | TEX | $6,900 | 20.86 | 3.02 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $8,500 | 35.64 | 4.19 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $6,400 | 25.01 | 3.91 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,900 | 11.92 | 3.06 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,000 | 9.59 | 3.20 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,300 | 9.52 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,300 | 8.31 | 3.61 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,400 | 7.49 | 3.12 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TEX | $2,900 | 9.71 | 3.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 13.04 | 3.11 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.94 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,500 | 12.88 | 2.86 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.47 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,000 | 8.78 | 2.93 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,600 | 9.99 | 2.77 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,400 | 11.32 | 3.33 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,700 | 9.75 | 3.61 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $3,600 | 13.89 | 3.86 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,000 | 12.26 | 3.06 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 10.77 | 2.56 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,600 | 10.83 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Lawrie | OAK | $3,000 | 8.91 | 2.97 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,800 | 9.20 | 3.29 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,800 | 9.74 | 3.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,500 | 12.25 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 11.59 | 3.05 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,000 | 10.70 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.79 | 3.89 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,200 | 7.39 | 3.36 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,700 | 13.46 | 2.86 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,700 | 12.85 | 2.73 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 12.38 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $3,100 | 8.76 | 2.83 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,800 | 10.33 | 3.69 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,000 | 11.25 | 3.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,200 | 18.02 | 4.29 |
| Ben Revere | PHI | $3,000 | 13.35 | 4.45 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $3,400 | 13.31 | 3.91 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 12.82 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $3,400 | 13.31 | 3.91 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.99 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,000 | 10.45 | 5.23 |
| Ben Revere | PHI | $3,000 | 13.35 | 4.45 |
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.