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DraftKings Daily Fantasy Baseball Lineup Picks (7/16/16): MLB DFS Advice

By Keith Allison on Flickr (Originally posted to Flickr as "Chris Tillman") [CC-BY-SA-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Barry Leonard Jr. highlights the top daily fantasy baseball lineup picks for 7/16/16. These are the top value and sleeper plays for your DraftKings MLB DFS lineups.

The first Saturday after the All-Star Game brings a full slate of action. DraftKings has plenty of contests covering any combination of afternoon, evening, and late evening games.

Choosing the right pitcher will likely give you a big salary cap hit, meaning you'll have to get creative at all of the other positions.

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In this article, I will be providing you with my daily fantasy baseball MLB lineup picks for DraftKings on 7/16/16. The DFS lineup picks will range from high-priced to low-priced options and identify options who will out-perform their expectations, including sleepers and value plays on DraftKings.

 

DFS Lineup Stacks to Target on DraftKings

Baltimore Orioles vs. Matt Moore (LHP)

The Orioles faced Moore back on June 24 and tagged him for five runs and seven hits in just 6.2 innings. Baltimore has remained one of the top hitting teams in the league and has hit more home runs than anyone else this season. Jonathan Schoop has a career .444 average against Moore, making him an excellent target in a lineup stack. Joining Schoop as great stacking options are Adam Jones, Nolan Reimold. Manny Machado is having a great season and is always a great target, just be aware of his lifetime .182 average against Moore.

New York Yankees vs. Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP)

Rodriguez hasn't fared well in his six starts this season, putting up a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 8.59. He was hit hard in his last outing, allowing nine runs on 11 hits in just 2.2 innings of work. As if that doesn't make him a good pitcher to stack against today, he's been awful on the road with a 10.13 ERA. Take New York at home today for the stack, and it doesn't even matter if you use lefties or righties, as Rodriguez has been equally bad against both. Guys like Carlos Beltran, Mark Teixeira, Starlin Castro and Jacoby Ellsbury are all good targets.

 

DFS Starting Pitchers to Consider on DraftKings

Chris Tillman, BAL at TB - $10,600

Tillman had a fantastic first half of the season, putting up a record of 12-2 with an ERA of 3.41. He went into the All-Star break with two straight wins and five in his last seven starts. Don't be scared by the fact that when Tillman last faced the Rays he allowed six runs in just five innings of work. He's been pitching great, and that performance can just be considered a blip on the radar. Current Tampa hitters have a lifetime average of just .236 against him. That, paired with one of the best offenses in the majors providing runs for him, makes Tillman a great option at pitcher today.

Danny Duffy, KC at DET - $11,000

Duffy has pitched well since coming back from injury. He's compiled a record of 4-1 with an ERA of 3.09. Some fantasy players could shy away from him since the Tigers beat him on June 16, a game in which Duffy allowed three runs in five innings. Don't let that outing deter you from taking the lefty today. He's pitched better recently and has an ERA of just 2.40 in the month of July. Also woking in his favor is the fact that his ERA is actually lower on the road (2.04) compared to what it is at home (4.07).

 

DFS Infielders to Consider on DraftKings

Catcher (C)

Russell Martin, TOR at OAK - $3,500

In order to make today's lineup work with the top two pitchers, you're going to have to find some cheap value. Martin was horrendous during the first half of the season, hitting just .228. However, he started playing better at the break and can still make for a sneaky daily play. He's had a bit of success against Sonny Gray in the past, picking up three hits in six lifetime at-bats.

First Base (1B)

Eric Hosmer, KC at DET - $3,600

After blasting a home run in the All-Star Game, Hosmer will look to keep the good vibes rolling. He's got a great history against opposing starter Mike Pelfrey, hitting .417 in his lifetime against the righty. Hosmer is hitting over .300 this season against right-handers and makes for a solid play today.

Second Base (2B)

Sean Rodriguez, PIT at WAS - $3,400

Easily overlooked on most nights, Rodriguez played himself into fantasy relevancy with a monster stretch of games before the break. He started with a 19-point fantasy performance on July 6 and followed that up with three straight games with at least 14 fantasy points. Rodriguez has never faced today's opposing starter, Tanner Roark, but he's still worth taking a chance on. His price is low, making him a great value pick at second base today.

Shortstop (SS)

Brandon Crawford, SF at SD - $5,000

Crawford is having a fantastic season for the Giants and has quickly become one of the best shortstops in the game. From a fantasy perspective, there are several players who are averaging more points than him, but they are not as consistent. Crawford has been hot lately, hitting over .300 in the month of July and over .400 during the last week of games before the break. He gets a favorable matchup with a right-hander today, making the selection of Crawford even better.

Third Base (3B)

Yunel Escobar, LAA vs. CWS - $3,100

Escobar has been very consistent this season, batting over .300 and averaging nearly seven fantasy points per game. He's a cheap source of points on a daily basis and has the ability to put up double-digit fantasy points. Before the break, Escobar had a stretch of three straight games of at least 12 fantasy points.

 

DFS Outfielders to Consider on DraftKings

Adam Jones, BAL at TB - $3,100

Jones was mentioned above as a stacking option, but he's also a great target on his own thanks to having 12 hits, including three homers in 31 official at-bats against opposing starter Matt Moore. He also has eight RBI against the southpaw. Aside from the great matchup, Jones has upped his game recently and just had an eight-game hitting streak ended last night. At $3,100, he's a steal for the potential production you'll get.

 Carlos Gonzalez COL at ATL- $4,300

Although trade rumors are swirling around CarGo he is still with the Rockies for now. The veteran outfielder will likely be looking to put up some big numbers in the next few games to make himself more attractive to championship contending teams. He gets a favorable matchup today with righty Mike Foltynewicz. Gonzalez has been crushing righties this year and usually makes for a solid selection for daily lineups.

Nolan Reimold, BAL at TB - $2,300

There's not a guarantee that Reimold will be in the lineup today, but if he is, he's too good to pass up at a salary of $2,300. He only averages four fantasy points a game, but that's more than acceptable for the price you'll pay. Reimold is having a decent season in limited action, hitting .274 with four home runs. As for today, he's got a .308 lifetime average against opposing starter Matt Moore. Drafting Reimold will be a bit of a risk, but there's a definite chance it will pay off.

 

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