Monday, August 1, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Danny Salazar |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Justin Smoak |
| 2B | Adam Rosales |
| SS | Alcides Escobar |
| 3B | Wilmer Flores |
| OF One | Preston Tucker |
| OF Two | Justin Ruggiano |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 99.30 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $12,900 | 20.70 | 1.60 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,400 | 17.21 | 1.66 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $8,200 | 14.06 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $9,700 | 14.00 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Verrett | TEX | $4,800 | 10.08 | 2.10 |
| Jarred Cosart | MIA | $4,900 | 8.52 | 1.74 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $8,200 | 14.06 | 1.71 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,400 | 17.21 | 1.66 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,800 | 8.20 | 2.93 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $4,600 | 7.02 | 1.53 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,600 | 6.95 | 1.93 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,200 | 6.87 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,200 | 6.87 | 3.12 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,800 | 8.20 | 2.93 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,300 | 5.57 | 2.42 |
| Ryan Hanigan | BOS | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,600 | 9.23 | 2.01 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $4,600 | 8.86 | 1.93 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $4,100 | 8.12 | 1.98 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,400 | 7.32 | 3.05 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,100 | 7.47 | 2.41 |
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,100 | 8.87 | 1.74 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $4,200 | 8.52 | 2.03 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,400 | 8.06 | 1.83 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,100 | 7.99 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,500 | 6.83 | 2.73 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.51 | 2.41 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,700 | 5.92 | 2.19 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,800 | 6.08 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,400 | 8.55 | 1.58 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,800 | 7.89 | 1.64 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $5,300 | 7.82 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,200 | 5.38 | 2.45 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,700 | 6.34 | 2.35 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,800 | 5.71 | 2.04 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,500 | 7.11 | 2.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,900 | 8.46 | 1.73 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,900 | 8.29 | 2.12 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $4,700 | 8.01 | 1.70 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $3,700 | 7.96 | 2.15 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,900 | 8.29 | 2.12 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,900 | 6.05 | 2.09 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,800 | 5.34 | 1.91 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,100 | 9.30 | 2.27 |
| Justin Ruggiano | SEA | $2,900 | 9.17 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Ruggiano | SEA | $2,900 | 9.17 | 3.16 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,400 | 7.25 | 3.02 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,700 | 7.64 | 2.83 |
| Bryce Brentz | BOS | $2,500 | 6.26 | 2.51 |
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.