Tuesday, June 7, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Cole Hamels |
| P Two | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Derek Norris |
| 1B | Pedro Alvarez |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Jose Bautista |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Giancarlo Stanton |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 105.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,300 | 35.20 | 3.40 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,000 | 35.20 | 3.50 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $9,800 | 31.70 | 3.20 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $8,500 | 30.70 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubaldo Jimenez | BAL | $6,200 | 23.50 | 3.80 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $7,700 | 28.90 | 3.80 |
| Yordano Ventura | KC | $7,500 | 24.50 | 3.30 |
| Michael Pineda | NYY | $7,500 | 26.20 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 10.90 | 4.10 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,900 | 10.20 | 2.60 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.30 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.10 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,600 | 7.80 | 3.00 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,400 | 8.10 | 3.40 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,800 | 8.40 | 3.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 14.50 | 3.60 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 12.90 | 3.20 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 12.70 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.20 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.40 |
| Marwin Gonzalez | HOU | $2,700 | 9.00 | 3.30 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 13.10 | 3.20 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.60 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,800 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,700 | 10.40 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.90 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.50 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.40 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 13.10 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 12.50 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,100 | 10.70 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,900 | 10.20 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.50 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.10 |
| Jimmy Rollins | LAD | $2,900 | 9.50 | 3.30 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,900 | 9.00 | 3.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,000 | 14.30 | 3.60 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 12.60 | 5.50 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 12.50 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,100 | 12.50 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 12.60 | 5.50 |
| Cody Asche | PHI | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.00 |
| Nick Castellanos | DET | $2,800 | 9.40 | 3.40 |
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 14.40 | 3.60 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $2,900 | 13.90 | 4.80 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 13.60 | 3.40 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.20 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,200 | 11.40 | 5.20 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 9.40 | 3.40 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.30 |
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.