Wednesday, June 15, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Dioner Navarro |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Jose Peraza |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Jake Smolinski |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 136.50 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,000 | 48.10 | 3.70 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,000 | 42.50 | 3.90 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,200 | 39.70 | 3.50 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,400 | 36.90 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Bettis | COL | $5,600 | 23.20 | 4.20 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $7,400 | 29.60 | 4.00 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,400 | 25.70 | 4.00 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,000 | 42.50 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.80 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.60 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.30 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Cabrera | CIN | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.60 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.40 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.20 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 13.50 | 3.20 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,500 | 13.10 | 3.80 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,600 | 12.90 | 3.60 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ike Davis | OAK | $2,000 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,500 | 13.10 | 3.80 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,600 | 12.90 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.30 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.30 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,000 | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,300 | 10.50 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,000 | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,600 | 11.80 | 3.30 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 10.60 | 2.70 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 10.60 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan De Jesus | CIN | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.30 |
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.90 |
| Andres Blanco | PHI | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 13.60 | 3.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 13.10 | 3.10 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.50 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,200 | 11.50 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.80 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.80 |
| Matt Reynolds | NYM | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,400 | 8.90 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,200 | 14.20 | 3.40 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.80 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,300 | 13.00 | 3.00 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.40 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.40 |
| Scott Van Slyke | LAD | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.30 |
| Juan Lagares | NYM | $2,300 | 9.60 | 4.20 |
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.