Monday, April 18, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Noah Syndergaard |
| P Two | Jose Fernandez |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | C.J. Cron |
| 2B | Cesar Hernandez |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 108.30 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,300 | 41.10 | 3.60 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $10,700 | 38.80 | 3.60 |
| John Lackey | STL | $8,700 | 29.60 | 3.40 |
| Mike Leake | CIN | $6,700 | 27.70 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | CIN | $6,700 | 27.70 | 4.10 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,300 | 41.10 | 3.60 |
| Jake Peavy | SF | $6,400 | 27.20 | 4.30 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $10,700 | 38.80 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 9.90 | 2.70 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,800 | 9.50 | 3.40 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.70 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,600 | 9.10 | 3.50 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 13.00 | 2.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 11.80 | 2.70 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.90 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.40 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.60 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.70 |
| Matt Adams | STL | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 10.60 | 2.80 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.60 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $3,700 | 9.40 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rutledge | LAA | $0 | ||
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.60 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,100 | 7.60 | 3.60 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 11.00 | 2.60 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,600 | 10.90 | 2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 9.30 | 3.10 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,100 | 9.10 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.70 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,200 | 7.70 | 3.50 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.40 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,800 | 8.90 | 3.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,900 | 11.90 | 2.40 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,400 | 11.30 | 2.60 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,300 | 11.00 | 2.60 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.90 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $2,900 | 9.30 | 3.20 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.10 | 3.80 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,100 | 9.90 | 3.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $6,000 | 13.60 | 2.30 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,700 | 13.10 | 2.80 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,700 | 12.40 | 2.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gentry | OAK | $2,000 | 9.70 | 4.80 |
| Michael Taylor | WSH | $2,500 | 9.90 | 4.00 |
| Cedric Hunter | PHI | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| David Peralta | ARZ | $3,400 | 10.70 | 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.