Monday, June 13, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | James Shields |
| C | Josh Phegley |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Denard Span |
| OF Two | Ender Inciarte |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $47,500 |
| Expected Points | 106.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,300 | 41.60 | 3.70 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,500 | 34.10 | 3.20 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,400 | 31.80 | 3.40 |
| James Shields | SD | $6,700 | 28.90 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $6,700 | 28.90 | 4.30 |
| Sean Manaea | OAK | $6,100 | 25.60 | 4.20 |
| Colin Rea | SD | $5,400 | 22.20 | 4.10 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,300 | 41.60 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,400 | 10.80 | 4.50 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.10 | 2.80 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | ATL | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.70 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | ATL | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.60 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TEX | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,100 | 13.40 | 4.30 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 13.50 | 3.10 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.70 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,500 | 11.40 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,100 | 13.40 | 4.30 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,300 | 11.10 | 3.40 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,200 | 11.60 | 3.60 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.60 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,200 | 10.50 | 2.50 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.30 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.60 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.20 |
| Andres Blanco | PHI | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.70 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 10.50 | 3.60 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,700 | 10.30 | 2.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,500 | 9.80 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,700 | 8.60 | 3.20 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.50 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.70 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,400 | 7.60 | 3.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,300 | 12.30 | 3.70 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 11.60 | 3.50 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 11.10 | 4.60 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 11.50 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 11.10 | 4.60 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.30 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $3,100 | 9.50 | 3.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
| J.D. Martinez | DET | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.10 |
| Ender Inciarte | ARZ | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.90 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,900 | 12.00 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,100 | 11.10 | 5.30 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,600 | 9.70 | 3.70 |
| Todd Cunningham | ATL | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.10 |
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.