Tuesday, April 19, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Francisco Liriano |
| C | Devin Mesoraco |
| 1B | Pedro Alvarez |
| 2B | Brett Lawrie |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Carlos Gomez |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 104.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,300 | 36.50 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,200 | 35.10 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $9,500 | 35.40 | 3.70 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $8,100 | 30.20 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | ATL | $7,300 | 28.60 | 3.90 |
| Matt Shoemaker | LAA | $8,400 | 24.20 | 2.90 |
| Joe Kelly | BOS | $7,800 | 26.10 | 3.30 |
| Adam Conley | MIA | $6,400 | 25.30 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.10 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.80 | 3.10 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,600 | 9.60 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.10 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,100 | 7.40 | 3.50 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 13.00 | 3.00 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,300 | 12.40 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,100 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 11.80 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,800 | 9.90 | 3.50 |
| Erik Kratz | KC | $0 | ||
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 12.70 | 2.60 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 10.80 | 3.10 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 10.60 | 2.80 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rutledge | LAA | $0 | ||
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.60 |
| Daniel Castro | ATL | $0 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 12.20 | 2.90 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 10.90 | 2.70 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,600 | 10.90 | 2.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,500 | 9.90 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.90 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,600 | 7.40 | 2.80 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 9.00 | 3.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 12.10 | 2.60 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,400 | 12.10 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,100 | 11.90 | 2.30 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,400 | 11.00 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.70 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.10 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.00 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.60 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,700 | 13.00 | 2.80 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,400 | 12.40 | 2.80 |
| Carlos Gomez | MIL | $2,700 | 12.30 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,800 | 10.60 | 3.80 |
| Coco Crisp | OAK | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.10 |
| Jeff Francoeur | PHI | $2,000 | 7.90 | 4.00 |
| Trayce Thompson | CHW | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.20 |
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.