Monday, August 1, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez |
| 2B | Devon Travis |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Two | Jabari Blash |
| OF Three | Justin Ruggiano |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.57 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,600 | 40.00 | 3.45 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,300 | 34.38 | 3.34 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,400 | 28.18 | 3.81 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $9,100 | 28.10 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,400 | 28.18 | 3.81 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $7,200 | 25.74 | 3.57 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,600 | 40.00 | 3.45 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,300 | 34.38 | 3.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 10.67 | 5.08 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,200 | 9.22 | 2.88 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,500 | 9.18 | 2.62 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,200 | 9.04 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 10.67 | 5.08 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| Ryan Hanigan | BOS | $2,100 | 7.72 | 3.68 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,700 | 8.69 | 3.22 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,500 | 12.20 | 2.71 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,200 | 11.72 | 3.66 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $3,400 | 10.63 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 10.58 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.92 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.90 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,600 | 9.96 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 11.40 | 3.00 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,000 | 10.95 | 3.65 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,200 | 10.43 | 3.26 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,500 | 10.04 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,000 | 10.95 | 3.65 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,100 | 7.52 | 3.58 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $2,800 | 9.29 | 3.32 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,200 | 10.43 | 3.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.21 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 11.07 | 3.07 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 10.31 | 2.79 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,200 | 10.09 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 7.13 | 3.56 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,300 | 7.77 | 3.38 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,700 | 9.14 | 3.38 |
| Alexi Amarista | SD | $2,100 | 6.78 | 3.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,300 | 11.49 | 2.67 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,000 | 10.22 | 3.41 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $3,200 | 10.20 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Reynolds | NYM | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.89 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,000 | 10.22 | 3.41 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,500 | 8.47 | 3.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,200 | 13.28 | 3.16 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 12.40 | 2.70 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Justin Ruggiano | SEA | $2,000 | 12.05 | 6.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Ruggiano | SEA | $2,000 | 12.05 | 6.02 |
| Matt Szczur | CHC | $2,000 | 9.09 | 4.55 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,100 | 9.01 | 4.29 |
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.