Sunday, August 7, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Matt Carpenter |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Adrian Beltre |
| OF One | Mike Trout |
| OF Two | Jose Bautista |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 103.96 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,900 | 19.12 | 1.48 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $13,100 | 18.14 | 1.38 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $9,200 | 17.63 | 1.92 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $8,200 | 16.88 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $5,400 | 13.47 | 2.49 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $6,600 | 14.96 | 2.27 |
| Adam Conley | MIA | $5,500 | 12.29 | 2.23 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $5,800 | 12.00 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $4,500 | 8.38 | 1.86 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,300 | 8.26 | 1.92 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.80 | 2.05 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,400 | 7.70 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,400 | 7.50 | 3.12 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,600 | 7.12 | 2.74 |
| Jason Castro | HOU | $2,400 | 6.28 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,400 | 9.52 | 1.76 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,400 | 9.23 | 2.10 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,600 | 9.22 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $2,500 | 7.78 | 3.11 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Scott Van Slyke | LAD | $2,900 | 7.86 | 2.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,800 | 9.24 | 1.93 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,800 | 9.17 | 1.91 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,600 | 8.65 | 1.88 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,600 | 8.59 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,600 | 7.37 | 2.84 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,400 | 6.15 | 2.56 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,300 | 8.42 | 2.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 8.88 | 2.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,200 | 7.92 | 1.89 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,200 | 7.92 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.75 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,200 | 7.92 | 2.47 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,400 | 5.55 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,400 | 10.24 | 1.90 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,600 | 9.52 | 2.07 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,800 | 8.86 | 2.33 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.29 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,300 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 9.49 | 1.94 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,600 | 9.35 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,300 | 7.97 | 3.46 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,400 | 8.10 | 3.37 |
| Colby Rasmus | HOU | $2,500 | 7.71 | 3.08 |
| Scott Schebler | LAD | $2,300 | 6.91 | 3.01 |
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.