Friday, April 29, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Juan Nicasio |
| C | Devin Mesoraco |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Dustin Pedroia |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Domingo Santana |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Jose Bautista |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 107.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $11,000 | 39.10 | 3.60 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,500 | 36.60 | 3.20 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,000 | 34.10 | 3.10 |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $10,600 | 32.80 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Nicasio | LAD | $6,800 | 30.50 | 4.50 |
| Alex Wood | ATL | $7,800 | 29.40 | 3.80 |
| Adam Conley | MIA | $6,400 | 28.70 | 4.50 |
| Kris Medlen | KC | $6,600 | 24.70 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 10.80 | 3.20 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,400 | 10.80 | 4.50 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,100 | 9.90 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.50 |
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,100 | 7.50 | 3.60 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,200 | 9.60 | 4.40 |
| Tyler Flowers | CHW | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.60 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,600 | 12.60 | 2.70 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Adams | STL | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.30 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
| Marwin Gonzalez | HOU | $2,100 | 8.10 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 12.40 | 2.80 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 10.30 | 2.60 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 10.50 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| Jemile Weeks | BOS | $2,800 | 8.10 | 2.90 |
| Daniel Castro | ATL | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Yadiel Rivera | MIL | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,500 | 10.40 | 3.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.90 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.90 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,700 | 8.10 | 3.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,700 | 13.60 | 2.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 13.80 | 3.00 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 11.50 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,500 | 11.80 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.70 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,100 | 10.80 | 5.20 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,200 | 10.40 | 3.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,600 | 13.60 | 5.20 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,700 | 13.70 | 2.40 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,900 | 13.50 | 2.80 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stubbs | COL | $2,200 | 10.50 | 4.80 |
| David Lough | BAL | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.20 |
| Jeff Francoeur | PHI | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.90 |
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,600 | 13.60 | 5.20 |
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.