Saturday, June 11, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jose Fernandez |
| P Two | Francisco Liriano |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Jean Segura |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Eduardo Nunez |
| OF One | David Peralta |
| OF Two | Starling Marte |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $48,400 |
| Expected Points | 105.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,000 | 39.90 | 3.30 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $12,300 | 38.50 | 3.10 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $9,700 | 32.20 | 3.30 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,900 | 32.70 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,900 | 32.70 | 3.70 |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | $5,700 | 22.30 | 3.90 |
| Danny Duffy | KC | $7,100 | 24.30 | 3.40 |
| J.A. Happ | SEA | $7,700 | 27.60 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,200 | 11.20 | 3.50 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 10.20 | 3.20 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,000 | 9.60 | 3.20 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 9.40 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 9.40 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.90 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $0 | ||
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,200 | 8.20 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 13.50 | 3.30 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 11.70 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.30 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.60 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 9.10 | 3.30 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,600 | 9.80 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,200 | 11.20 | 3.50 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,600 | 10.50 | 2.90 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.30 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,100 | 8.70 | 2.80 |
| Johnny Giavotella | LAA | $2,500 | 7.90 | 3.20 |
| Jean Segura | MIL | $3,000 | 8.80 | 2.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,400 | 11.50 | 3.40 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.20 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 10.50 | 3.50 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,500 | 10.10 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Janish | BAL | $0 | ||
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.20 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,500 | 8.10 | 3.30 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,400 | 7.60 | 3.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,500 | 13.20 | 2.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 12.40 | 2.90 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 11.70 | 3.40 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.60 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,100 | 7.20 | 3.40 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,700 | 9.20 | 3.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,400 | 13.20 | 3.00 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 12.70 | 2.80 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peralta | ARZ | $2,600 | 11.60 | 4.50 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,600 | 9.10 | 3.50 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,400 | 9.00 | 3.80 |
| Ben Revere | PHI | $2,900 | 9.30 | 3.20 |
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.