Saturday, June 18, 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 | Wei-Yin Chen |
| C | Hank Conger |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Starling Marte |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 106.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,500 | 43.40 | 3.80 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $11,000 | 36.00 | 3.30 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,300 | 35.10 | 3.40 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,400 | 33.00 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $6,700 | 28.00 | 4.20 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | $8,200 | 28.60 | 3.50 |
| Colin Rea | SD | $5,200 | 20.30 | 3.90 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $7,700 | 31.10 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.70 | 2.80 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 9.90 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Kratz | KC | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.70 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,600 | 8.30 | 3.20 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,700 | 8.30 | 3.10 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 13.60 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.20 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.90 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 12.50 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.10 |
| Max Muncy | OAK | $0 | ||
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.70 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 10.40 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.20 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.30 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.90 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,700 | 10.70 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Rodriguez | PIT | $2,100 | 9.90 | 4.70 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,700 | 10.70 | 4.00 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,500 | 8.80 | 3.50 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,500 | 8.30 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 12.00 | 3.30 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,600 | 10.10 | 2.80 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.30 |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | $2,300 | 8.00 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,100 | 13.20 | 3.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 12.70 | 2.80 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 11.90 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Wallace | SD | $2,400 | 8.90 | 3.70 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.40 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.90 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,200 | 14.10 | 3.40 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,300 | 13.40 | 4.10 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.30 | 3.50 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,300 | 13.40 | 4.10 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.90 |
| Cody Asche | PHI | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.70 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TEX | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
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.