Wednesday, April 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jose Fernandez |
| P Two | Juan Nicasio |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Carlos Beltran |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 108.30 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,200 | 41.30 | 3.70 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,300 | 39.40 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,900 | 35.40 | 3.60 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $8,600 | 34.00 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Nicasio | LAD | $6,900 | 30.70 | 4.40 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,100 | 31.00 | 5.10 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $6,500 | 27.70 | 4.30 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $7,200 | 32.50 | 4.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,000 | 10.70 | 5.30 |
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,100 | 10.70 | 5.10 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.40 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,100 | 10.70 | 5.10 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,000 | 10.70 | 5.30 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.00 | 2.80 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.40 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,400 | 12.00 | 2.70 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,300 | 11.60 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Darin Ruf | PHI | $2,200 | 10.90 | 5.00 |
| Steve Pearce | BAL | $2,200 | 10.00 | 4.50 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,300 | 11.20 | 3.40 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,500 | 10.70 | 3.10 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,100 | 10.80 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $2,200 | 9.60 | 4.40 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,100 | 7.10 | 3.40 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,700 | 9.20 | 3.40 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,300 | 11.20 | 2.60 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,500 | 10.40 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,900 | 10.00 | 3.50 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,600 | 8.50 | 3.30 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,900 | 10.00 | 3.50 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.40 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 7.30 | 3.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,900 | 13.50 | 2.70 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,700 | 13.00 | 2.80 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,700 | 13.00 | 2.80 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.40 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,000 | 9.60 | 3.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,200 | 13.60 | 2.60 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,600 | 11.70 | 2.50 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,500 | 11.70 | 3.30 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,500 | 11.90 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Smith | SEA | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.90 |
| Joey Rickard | BAL | $2,400 | 7.60 | 3.20 |
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,400 | 11.00 | 4.60 |
| Colby Rasmus | HOU | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.40 |
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.