Wednesday, June 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | James Shields |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Brandon Moss |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Jhonny Peralta |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 108.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,200 | 41.90 | 3.70 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,600 | 36.30 | 3.40 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,400 | 35.60 | 3.10 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $9,600 | 36.40 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $7,200 | 27.60 | 3.80 |
| Jaime Garcia | STL | $8,100 | 29.70 | 3.70 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $8,200 | 30.00 | 3.70 |
| Jesse Hahn | OAK | $7,200 | 23.40 | 3.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 12.20 | 3.90 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 11.10 | 3.50 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,800 | 9.90 | 2.60 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,200 | 9.70 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,400 | 7.80 | 3.20 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.70 |
| Christian Vazquez | BOS | $2,100 | 7.40 | 3.50 |
| Alex Avila | DET | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.50 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.20 |
| Brandon Moss | CLE | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 12.20 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.70 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,300 | 11.30 | 3.40 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.70 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,400 | 9.00 | 3.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,300 | 11.60 | 3.50 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.60 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 11.30 | 2.60 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,500 | 11.20 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Lawrie | OAK | $2,500 | 8.90 | 3.60 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.20 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,800 | 8.40 | 3.00 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,600 | 8.40 | 3.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 12.30 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 12.00 | 2.90 |
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $3,400 | 11.60 | 3.40 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 11.20 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,100 | 7.60 | 3.60 |
| Jimmy Rollins | LAD | $2,900 | 9.50 | 3.30 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 13.70 | 3.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.20 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.50 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,100 | 12.00 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Torreyes | LAD | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.60 |
| Cody Asche | PHI | $2,200 | 8.20 | 3.70 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 14.40 | 3.60 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.20 | 3.10 |
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $2,900 | 12.90 | 4.50 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Young | NYY | $3,200 | 10.20 | 3.20 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 9.40 | 3.40 |
| Melky Cabrera | CHW | $2,800 | 9.10 | 3.20 |
| Rickie Weeks | SEA | $2,100 | 7.60 | 3.60 |
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.