Monday, April 25, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Yan Gomes |
| 1B | Byung-ho Park |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Eduardo Escobar |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Brett Gardner |
| OF Three | Randal Grichuk |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,000 | 41.10 | 3.70 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,400 | 39.90 | 3.50 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $10,200 | 38.10 | 3.70 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,400 | 34.40 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Archer | TB | $10,200 | 38.10 | 3.70 |
| Jeff Locke | PIT | $5,400 | 22.40 | 4.10 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,000 | 41.10 | 3.70 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,400 | 39.90 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.80 | 3.10 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,200 | 10.50 | 3.30 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $3,700 | 9.70 | 2.60 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.80 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 14.20 | 3.20 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.30 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,500 | 11.50 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Matt Adams | STL | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.60 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,200 | 10.20 | 3.20 |
| Logan Morrison | SEA | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,900 | 10.90 | 2.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 10.90 | 2.10 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,700 | 10.70 | 2.90 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,300 | 10.50 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.90 |
| Jemile Weeks | BOS | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.80 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.30 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 11.10 | 2.70 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,700 | 11.10 | 2.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,500 | 10.10 | 2.90 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 9.30 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,600 | 8.60 | 3.30 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.40 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.80 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.30 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,400 | 13.30 | 2.50 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,400 | 12.00 | 2.20 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 11.30 | 2.30 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 11.30 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,000 | 9.60 | 3.20 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 8.90 | 3.70 |
| Luis Valbuena | HOU | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,900 | 13.90 | 2.80 |
| Starling Marte | PIT | $4,600 | 12.50 | 2.70 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,900 | 12.40 | 2.50 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,400 | 12.20 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,000 | 10.30 | 5.10 |
| Scott Schebler | LAD | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $3,300 | 11.20 | 3.40 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,100 | 10.10 | 4.80 |
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.