Monday, July 25, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Miguel Montero |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Derek Dietrich |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Jake Smolinski |
| OF Two | Jason Heyward |
| OF Three | Preston Tucker |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 130.57 |
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 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,000 | 27.95 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Anderson | ARZ | $5,800 | 22.26 | 3.84 |
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $6,400 | 24.21 | 3.78 |
| Braden Shipley | ARZ | $5,700 | 20.59 | 3.61 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,600 | 38.15 | 3.60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,200 | 10.04 | 4.56 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,100 | 8.68 | 4.13 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.39 | 3.70 |
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,000 | 7.32 | 3.66 |
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 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,800 | 11.80 | 2.46 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 11.52 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,700 | 9.91 | 3.67 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,400 | 8.69 | 3.62 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,300 | 11.52 | 3.49 |
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 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,200 | 10.51 | 2.50 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $4,200 | 10.46 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,500 | 11.07 | 4.43 |
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.86 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.59 |
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 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,400 | 10.23 | 3.01 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,200 | 10.22 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 8.32 | 3.78 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,400 | 8.53 | 3.56 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,200 | 7.69 | 3.50 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,800 | 9.73 | 3.47 |
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 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,100 | 11.94 | 2.34 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.37 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,400 | 9.24 | 3.85 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,500 | 8.74 | 3.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.23 | 3.23 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $5,000 | 12.45 | 2.49 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,700 | 12.44 | 3.36 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,100 | 12.09 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,600 | 11.97 | 4.61 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,400 | 10.78 | 4.49 |
| Don Kelly | MIA | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
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.