Friday, June 10, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Brett Lawrie |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Joc Pederson |
| OF Two | Adam Jones |
| OF Three | Odubel Herrera |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 110.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,100 | 43.80 | 3.30 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,700 | 43.30 | 3.70 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,100 | 37.90 | 3.40 |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $8,700 | 33.30 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $6,500 | 24.00 | 3.70 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $9,400 | 33.20 | 3.50 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,400 | 28.30 | 4.40 |
| Sonny Gray | OAK | $8,000 | 28.10 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,000 | 11.10 | 5.50 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.80 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 10.20 | 3.50 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,500 | 8.30 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.80 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.90 |
| Kurt Suzuki | MIN | $2,200 | 7.40 | 3.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 14.60 | 3.60 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 12.80 | 3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $2,000 | 10.30 | 5.10 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,600 | 9.80 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 11.30 | 2.90 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 10.70 | 2.50 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.80 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,600 | 10.40 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,100 | 9.70 | 4.60 |
| Johnny Giavotella | LAA | $2,400 | 7.90 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,400 | 10.70 | 3.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,500 | 9.90 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.70 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | $2,700 | 8.10 | 3.00 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 12.80 | 3.00 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.20 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.10 | 3.20 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 11.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.40 |
| Cody Asche | PHI | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,100 | 14.00 | 3.40 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 12.80 | 2.80 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,300 | 13.20 | 3.10 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregor Blanco | SF | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Denard Span | WSH | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.70 |
| Mac Williamson | SF | $0 | ||
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,700 | 11.80 | 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.