Sunday, July 24, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Zack Godley |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | Tommy Pham |
| OF Three | Paulo Orlando |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 105.19 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,300 | 36.23 | 3.52 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,200 | 35.62 | 3.49 |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | $9,200 | 29.13 | 3.17 |
| Steven Matz | NYM | $8,900 | 28.11 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $5,400 | 26.44 | 4.90 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,000 | 25.15 | 4.19 |
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | $5,100 | 21.13 | 4.14 |
| Jesse Hahn | OAK | $6,900 | 23.07 | 3.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,800 | 11.75 | 4.20 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 10.03 | 2.95 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 9.95 | 4.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,500 | 8.08 | 3.23 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,300 | 8.31 | 3.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 14.53 | 3.63 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 13.27 | 4.02 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,800 | 12.92 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 13.27 | 4.02 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,200 | 10.39 | 3.25 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | $2,800 | 10.09 | 3.61 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 12.16 | 3.20 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 12.01 | 2.86 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,600 | 11.17 | 3.10 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,100 | 11.39 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $3,100 | 9.00 | 2.90 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,600 | 9.64 | 3.71 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,300 | 7.50 | 3.26 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 11.04 | 5.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,300 | 8.08 | 3.52 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 7.37 | 3.35 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,000 | 9.59 | 3.20 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 13.77 | 3.28 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 12.88 | 5.85 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,500 | 12.53 | 5.01 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,900 | 12.88 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.77 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 12.88 | 5.85 |
| Will Middlebrooks | SD | $2,100 | 9.02 | 4.30 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.81 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoenis Cespedes | DET | $4,100 | 13.61 | 3.32 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,800 | 13.20 | 2.75 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norichika Aoki | SF | $2,200 | 9.14 | 4.16 |
| Josh Reddick | OAK | $3,300 | 9.27 | 2.81 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,600 | 12.56 | 4.83 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
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.