Saturday, April 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Matt Harvey |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Howie Kendrick |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Chase Headley |
| OF One | Matt Holliday |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | Carlos Gonzalez |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 112.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,500 | 46.20 | 4.00 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,900 | 39.30 | 3.30 |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $10,000 | 38.40 | 3.80 |
| David Price | DET | $10,500 | 37.70 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $10,000 | 38.40 | 3.80 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,900 | 39.30 | 3.30 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,500 | 46.20 | 4.00 |
| Adam Wainwright | STL | $8,900 | 35.10 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.10 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,400 | 9.90 | 2.90 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.00 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.80 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,400 | 9.90 | 2.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,200 | 12.60 | 3.00 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,600 | 12.60 | 2.70 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,800 | 12.30 | 3.20 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,200 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.30 |
| Mark Reynolds | STL | $3,200 | 9.50 | 3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,800 | 12.30 | 3.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.20 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,800 | 10.80 | 2.30 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 10.60 | 2.80 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.70 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.30 |
| Yadiel Rivera | MIL | $2,000 | 7.90 | 4.00 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,400 | 11.20 | 2.50 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,200 | 10.90 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,700 | 10.90 | 2.30 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,300 | 9.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,500 | 8.40 | 3.40 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $2,700 | 8.10 | 3.00 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,500 | 8.20 | 3.30 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,200 | 10.90 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,600 | 14.10 | 2.50 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 12.40 | 2.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,000 | 11.80 | 2.40 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,600 | 11.80 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,000 | 11.80 | 2.40 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,500 | 9.90 | 4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,700 | 13.80 | 2.40 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,900 | 12.60 | 2.60 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.90 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,500 | 12.30 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,300 | 11.30 | 4.90 |
| Gerardo Parra | MIL | $3,700 | 10.40 | 2.80 |
| Cedric Hunter | PHI | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| Odubel Herrera | PHI | $2,900 | 9.40 | 3.20 |
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.