Thursday, April 14, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Gerrit Cole |
| P Two | Cole Hamels |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Addison Russell |
| SS | Alexei Ramirez |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Domingo Santana |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Preston Tucker |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 106.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $9,500 | 37.40 | 3.90 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,200 | 37.40 | 3.70 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $11,000 | 36.50 | 3.30 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,200 | 35.20 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $6,000 | 28.70 | 4.80 |
| Vincent Velasquez | HOU | $7,400 | 30.30 | 4.10 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $7,900 | 29.90 | 3.80 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $9,500 | 37.40 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.90 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,900 | 10.00 | 3.40 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,200 | 9.80 | 4.50 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,200 | 9.60 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.90 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,900 | 10.00 | 3.40 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,100 | 8.20 | 3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,100 | 12.70 | 2.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,500 | 12.10 | 2.70 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,400 | 11.70 | 2.70 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $3,000 | 7.40 | 2.50 |
| Mike Napoli | BOS | $3,000 | 8.60 | 2.90 |
| Logan Morrison | SEA | $2,200 | 8.70 | 4.00 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 10.80 | 2.60 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,000 | 10.40 | 3.50 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadiel Rivera | MIL | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.60 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.90 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.80 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,600 | 8.20 | 3.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,700 | 11.20 | 2.40 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,600 | 11.10 | 2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 9.90 | 2.70 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,000 | 9.60 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,700 | 8.40 | 3.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,400 | 9.00 | 2.60 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,200 | 6.50 | 3.00 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,900 | 12.00 | 2.50 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,300 | 12.00 | 2.30 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 11.60 | 2.50 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 11.80 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.70 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 9.40 | 3.20 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 11.60 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,500 | 13.50 | 2.50 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,700 | 12.60 | 2.70 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,000 | 11.90 | 3.00 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,600 | 12.20 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | DET | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.60 |
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.80 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,400 | 10.60 | 3.10 |
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.