Tuesday, April 12, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Kris Medlen |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Cesar Hernandez |
| SS | Ketel Marte |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Drew Stubbs |
| OF Two | Nelson Cruz |
| OF Three | Mookie Betts |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 104.60 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $10,900 | 37.80 | 3.50 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,600 | 37.70 | 3.60 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,000 | 34.60 | 3.10 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $7,800 | 30.70 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Medlen | KC | $6,900 | 27.90 | 4.00 |
| Juan Nicasio | LAD | $7,400 | 28.40 | 3.80 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $7,600 | 30.60 | 4.00 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $10,900 | 37.80 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,200 | 9.80 | 4.50 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,300 | 9.60 | 2.90 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,400 | 9.80 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $0 | ||
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,200 | 9.80 | 4.50 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,500 | 8.80 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,000 | 12.70 | 2.50 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,400 | 12.10 | 2.70 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 12.10 | 3.20 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 11.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.50 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.90 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.40 |
| Chris Colabello | TOR | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 10.80 | 2.80 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 10.40 | 2.70 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,400 | 9.90 | 2.90 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.50 |
| Cory Spangenberg | SD | $3,200 | 9.50 | 3.00 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.90 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,300 | 7.50 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,700 | 11.20 | 2.40 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,700 | 11.10 | 2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 10.50 | 2.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,200 | 9.70 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,300 | 7.00 | 3.10 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,400 | 7.60 | 3.20 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,600 | 8.40 | 3.20 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 12.40 | 2.70 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,000 | 12.00 | 2.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,300 | 12.00 | 2.30 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,500 | 10.90 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,500 | 10.90 | 4.40 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,000 | 9.40 | 3.10 |
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | $2,300 | 7.20 | 3.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,400 | 13.50 | 2.50 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,800 | 12.60 | 2.60 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,600 | 12.40 | 2.70 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,600 | 12.10 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stubbs | COL | $2,500 | 11.20 | 4.50 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,300 | 11.10 | 4.80 |
| David Peralta | ARZ | $3,700 | 11.00 | 3.00 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.00 |
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.