Monday, July 25, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Noah Syndergaard |
| P Two | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Derek Dietrich |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Kirk Nieuwenhuis |
| OF Two | Jason Heyward |
| OF Three | Paulo Orlando |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 105.35 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,600 | 38.15 | 3.60 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,100 | 36.35 | 3.60 |
| Aaron Sanchez | TOR | $9,600 | 29.73 | 3.10 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $10,100 | 27.32 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $6,400 | 24.21 | 3.78 |
| Chase Anderson | ARZ | $5,800 | 22.26 | 3.84 |
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | $6,200 | 20.26 | 3.27 |
| Jake Peavy | SF | $6,900 | 24.60 | 3.56 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,200 | 11.08 | 3.46 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,000 | 10.75 | 3.58 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,200 | 10.25 | 3.20 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 10.09 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,000 | 10.75 | 3.58 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,300 | 8.39 | 3.65 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,200 | 10.09 | 2.40 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 7.81 | 3.25 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,700 | 14.35 | 3.05 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 12.14 | 2.89 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 11.52 | 3.49 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,800 | 11.80 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,700 | 9.91 | 3.67 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,200 | 10.80 | 3.38 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,300 | 10.76 | 3.26 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,800 | 10.26 | 2.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,500 | 11.07 | 4.43 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 10.61 | 2.95 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $4,200 | 10.46 | 2.49 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,200 | 10.51 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,500 | 11.07 | 4.43 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.86 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,300 | 7.54 | 3.28 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,000 | 11.71 | 2.93 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,300 | 11.25 | 3.41 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,200 | 10.22 | 3.19 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,400 | 10.23 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,800 | 8.55 | 3.05 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,100 | 7.19 | 3.42 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,400 | 8.53 | 3.56 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 8.32 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,800 | 14.07 | 2.93 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 12.11 | 2.82 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.37 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,100 | 11.94 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Kelly | MIA | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $2,700 | 8.32 | 3.08 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,500 | 8.74 | 3.49 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,400 | 9.24 | 3.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.23 | 3.23 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,700 | 12.44 | 3.36 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,900 | 11.62 | 2.98 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,600 | 11.97 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,600 | 8.95 | 3.44 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,400 | 10.78 | 4.49 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
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.