Thursday, April 21, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Clayton Kershaw |
| C |
Russell Martin |
| 1B |
Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B |
Jason Kipnis |
| SS |
Corey Seager |
| 3B |
Josh Donaldson |
| OF One |
Mike Trout |
| OF Two |
Bryce Harper |
| OF Three |
Jose Bautista |
| Salary |
$47,200 |
| Expected Points |
141.30 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Clayton Kershaw |
LAD |
$13,000 |
46.50 |
3.60 |
| Max Scherzer |
WSH |
$12,000 |
42.30 |
3.50 |
| Jake Arrieta |
CHC |
$12,100 |
40.50 |
3.30 |
| David Price |
DET |
$10,900 |
39.80 |
3.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brandon Finnegan |
KC |
$6,200 |
25.90 |
4.20 |
| James Shields |
SD |
$8,400 |
34.50 |
4.10 |
| Rich Hill |
WSH |
$6,700 |
26.70 |
4.00 |
| Ricky Nolasco |
MIN |
$6,000 |
23.40 |
3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,500 |
9.90 |
2.80 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
9.80 |
3.80 |
| Stephen Vogt |
OAK |
$2,700 |
9.70 |
3.60 |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,700 |
9.70 |
3.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Curt Casali |
TB |
$2,000 |
8.90 |
4.40 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
9.80 |
3.80 |
| Jason Castro |
HOU |
$2,200 |
8.10 |
3.70 |
| Alex Avila |
DET |
$2,100 |
7.60 |
3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$4,300 |
13.00 |
3.00 |
| Chris Davis |
BAL |
$4,200 |
12.10 |
2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
$4,100 |
12.10 |
2.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$4,000 |
11.80 |
3.00 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adam Lind |
MIL |
$2,100 |
10.50 |
5.00 |
| Yonder Alonso |
SD |
$2,000 |
8.70 |
4.30 |
| C.J. Cron |
LAA |
$2,200 |
9.30 |
4.20 |
| Justin Bour |
MIA |
$2,600 |
9.90 |
3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jason Kipnis |
CLE |
$3,600 |
11.30 |
3.10 |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$5,000 |
11.20 |
2.20 |
| Logan Forsythe |
TB |
$3,300 |
10.90 |
3.30 |
| Robinson Cano |
SEA |
$3,500 |
10.70 |
3.10 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Ryan Goins |
TOR |
$2,000 |
7.70 |
3.90 |
| Jed Lowrie |
HOU |
$2,400 |
9.10 |
3.80 |
| Chris Owings |
ARZ |
$2,200 |
8.10 |
3.70 |
| Johnny Giavotella |
LAA |
$2,000 |
7.30 |
3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,300 |
11.60 |
2.70 |
| Eduardo Nunez |
MIN |
$2,900 |
10.10 |
3.50 |
| Corey Seager |
LAD |
$3,300 |
9.70 |
2.90 |
| Jimmy Rollins |
LAD |
$2,700 |
9.30 |
3.40 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Tim Beckham |
TB |
$2,200 |
9.10 |
4.10 |
| Danny Espinosa |
WSH |
$2,000 |
7.80 |
3.90 |
| Erick Aybar |
LAA |
$2,000 |
7.40 |
3.70 |
| Ketel Marte |
SEA |
$2,400 |
8.60 |
3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$5,100 |
12.10 |
2.40 |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,800 |
11.90 |
2.50 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,200 |
11.30 |
2.70 |
| Evan Longoria |
TB |
$3,000 |
11.10 |
3.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Luis Valbuena |
HOU |
$2,300 |
9.50 |
4.10 |
| Aaron Hill |
ARZ |
$2,000 |
8.30 |
4.10 |
| Juan Uribe |
LAD |
$2,100 |
8.10 |
3.90 |
| Evan Longoria |
TB |
$3,000 |
11.10 |
3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Bryce Harper |
WSH |
$6,000 |
13.50 |
2.30 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,600 |
13.10 |
2.80 |
| Jose Bautista |
TOR |
$4,700 |
12.30 |
2.60 |
| George Springer |
HOU |
$4,000 |
12.10 |
3.00 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Preston Tucker |
HOU |
$2,200 |
10.80 |
4.90 |
| Steve Pearce |
BAL |
$2,100 |
10.30 |
4.90 |
| Craig Gentry |
OAK |
$2,000 |
9.60 |
4.80 |
| Aaron Hicks |
MIN |
$2,300 |
10.80 |
4.70 |
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.
