Tuesday, June 7, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Zack Greinke |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Jhonny Peralta |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Mike Trout |
| OF Two | Matt Holliday |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $34,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.10 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,300 | 35.40 | 3.40 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,000 | 35.20 | 3.50 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $9,800 | 32.30 | 3.30 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $8,500 | 30.60 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Blair | ATL | $4,700 | 21.10 | 4.50 |
| Colin Rea | SD | $5,300 | 23.00 | 4.30 |
| Sean Manaea | OAK | $6,100 | 25.50 | 4.20 |
| Mike Leake | CIN | $7,000 | 28.10 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | STL | $2,400 | 11.50 | 4.80 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 10.70 | 4.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | STL | $2,400 | 11.50 | 4.80 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.60 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 10.70 | 4.00 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 14.20 | 3.60 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.60 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.40 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,100 | 12.20 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.40 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.20 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,100 | 12.20 | 3.90 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 11.40 | 2.80 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.70 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,700 | 10.60 | 2.90 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,800 | 10.20 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas La Stella | CHC | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.90 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.70 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,000 | 12.50 | 6.30 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.20 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,000 | 12.50 | 6.30 |
| Andrew Romine | DET | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,900 | 14.40 | 3.70 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,800 | 11.50 | 3.00 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 10.40 | 4.50 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,700 | 11.10 | 4.10 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,600 | 17.10 | 4.70 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,100 | 15.30 | 4.90 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $2,900 | 15.20 | 5.20 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 14.10 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $2,900 | 15.20 | 5.20 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,100 | 15.30 | 4.90 |
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,400 | 11.80 | 4.90 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,200 | 10.60 | 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.