Wednesday, April 20, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Drew Pomeranz |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Kyle Seager |
| OF One | Domingo Santana |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,800 | 40.30 | 3.70 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $12,000 | 39.70 | 3.30 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,900 | 36.70 | 3.70 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $11,000 | 33.00 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raisel Iglesias | CIN | $7,800 | 31.20 | 4.00 |
| Bartolo Colon | NYM | $7,500 | 25.30 | 3.40 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $6,200 | 27.20 | 4.40 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,800 | 40.30 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 9.90 | 2.80 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,200 | 9.90 | 3.10 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,800 | 9.70 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,100 | 7.40 | 3.50 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,000 | 6.30 | 3.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 14.10 | 3.10 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,300 | 12.40 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,100 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 11.80 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.20 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
| Erik Kratz | KC | $0 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 12.60 | 2.60 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.10 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 10.80 | 3.10 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 10.60 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,400 | 8.90 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,300 | 8.10 | 3.50 |
| Yadiel Rivera | MIL | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 12.20 | 2.90 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,800 | 10.90 | 2.30 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.80 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,400 | 9.70 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.40 | 3.50 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.80 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.10 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 12.20 | 2.60 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,400 | 12.10 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,100 | 11.90 | 2.30 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,300 | 11.30 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.30 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.00 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,000 | 9.70 | 3.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.60 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,700 | 13.10 | 2.80 |
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,700 | 12.70 | 4.70 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,400 | 12.40 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gentry | OAK | $2,000 | 9.60 | 4.80 |
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.00 |
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,700 | 12.70 | 4.70 |
| David Lough | BAL | $2,000 | 8.40 | 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.