Sunday, July 24, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jon Lester |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Michael Conforto |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Yasmany Tomas |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 136.15 |
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 |
| Edinson Volquez | KC | $7,100 | 26.20 | 3.69 |
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 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | $2,800 | 10.09 | 3.61 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,200 | 10.07 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 9.95 | 4.52 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,800 | 11.75 | 4.20 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,300 | 9.48 | 4.12 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
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 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,800 | 12.92 | 2.69 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Loney | TB | $2,300 | 10.14 | 4.41 |
| Dae-Ho Lee | SEA | $2,300 | 9.28 | 4.04 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 13.27 | 4.02 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $2,700 | 10.62 | 3.93 |
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 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,100 | 11.39 | 2.78 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,600 | 11.17 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,000 | 9.72 | 4.86 |
| Thomas La Stella | CHC | $2,200 | 9.02 | 4.10 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.73 | 3.97 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
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 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,800 | 12.19 | 3.21 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.77 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,600 | 9.64 | 3.71 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
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 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,900 | 12.88 | 2.63 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,500 | 12.53 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 12.88 | 5.85 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 11.04 | 5.52 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,500 | 12.53 | 5.01 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,700 | 12.19 | 4.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Yoenis Cespedes | DET | $4,100 | 13.61 | 3.32 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,800 | 13.20 | 2.75 |
| Curtis Granderson | NYM | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $2,200 | 12.62 | 5.74 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,200 | 10.86 | 4.94 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,600 | 12.56 | 4.83 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,200 | 9.86 | 4.48 |
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.