Friday, April 29, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Corey Kluber |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Rajai Davis |
| Salary | $45,600 |
| Expected Points | 138.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Blair | ATL | $4,500 | 22.40 | 5.00 |
| Juan Nicasio | LAD | $6,800 | 30.50 | 4.50 |
| Adam Conley | MIA | $6,400 | 28.70 | 4.50 |
| Henry Owens | BOS | $5,900 | 25.00 | 4.20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,100 | 9.90 | 4.70 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,400 | 10.80 | 4.50 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,200 | 9.60 | 4.40 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.60 | 2.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,600 | 12.60 | 2.70 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.40 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,300 | 10.80 | 4.70 |
| Matt Adams | STL | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,200 | 10.00 | 4.50 |
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 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 10.50 | 3.40 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 10.30 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Castro | ATL | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.90 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,200 | 8.30 | 3.80 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.70 |
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 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.90 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadiel Rivera | MIL | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.90 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,200 | 8.60 | 3.90 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 13.80 | 3.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,700 | 13.60 | 2.90 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 11.50 | 2.80 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,200 | 11.40 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,100 | 10.80 | 5.20 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.40 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,200 | 8.70 | 4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,700 | 13.70 | 2.40 |
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,600 | 13.60 | 5.20 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,600 | 13.60 | 5.20 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,300 | 11.00 | 4.80 |
| Drew Stubbs | COL | $2,200 | 10.50 | 4.80 |
| Scott Schebler | LAD | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
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.