Saturday, July 30, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Julio Teheran |
| P Two | Ian Kennedy |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Mike Napoli |
| 2B | Robinson Cano |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Avisail Garcia |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Rajai Davis |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 100.61 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,800 | 36.59 | 3.39 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $9,500 | 32.30 | 3.40 |
| Julio Teheran | ATL | $8,300 | 29.59 | 3.57 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,000 | 29.34 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Rea | SD | $5,700 | 21.53 | 3.78 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $8,300 | 28.06 | 3.38 |
| Jake Peavy | SF | $6,900 | 23.08 | 3.35 |
| Chase Anderson | ARZ | $5,800 | 20.44 | 3.52 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 12.77 | 6.39 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,700 | 10.37 | 3.84 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 12.77 | 6.39 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,700 | 8.61 | 3.19 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,700 | 10.38 | 3.84 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,700 | 10.37 | 3.84 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Napoli | BOS | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,600 | 13.60 | 3.78 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 13.17 | 3.38 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 12.66 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,700 | 12.66 | 3.42 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,400 | 10.21 | 4.25 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,800 | 8.76 | 3.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,200 | 13.39 | 3.19 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,100 | 11.43 | 3.69 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 10.53 | 3.63 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,700 | 10.80 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Alexi Amarista | SD | $2,100 | 7.67 | 3.65 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $3,100 | 10.46 | 3.37 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.91 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,400 | 11.95 | 3.52 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.71 | 2.90 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 10.01 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,200 | 8.24 | 3.75 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,300 | 7.81 | 3.40 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,600 | 9.26 | 3.56 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,100 | 13.90 | 4.48 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 12.84 | 3.13 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,500 | 12.42 | 3.55 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 12.12 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,500 | 11.63 | 4.65 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,100 | 13.90 | 4.48 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,500 | 10.78 | 4.31 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,700 | 12.27 | 4.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | DET | $4,100 | 15.04 | 3.67 |
| Lorenzo Cain | KC | $4,200 | 12.36 | 2.94 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,700 | 12.36 | 4.58 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,500 | 12.64 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| Nolan Reimold | BAL | $2,600 | 8.46 | 3.25 |
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,100 | 9.58 | 4.56 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,400 | 10.27 | 4.28 |
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.