Saturday, June 18, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Hank Conger |
| 1B | Byung-ho Park |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Eduardo Nunez |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Sean Rodriguez |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Shin-soo Choo |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 132.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Blair | ATL | $4,500 | 19.30 | 4.30 |
| James Shields | SD | $6,700 | 28.00 | 4.20 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $7,700 | 31.10 | 4.00 |
| Colin Rea | SD | $5,200 | 20.30 | 3.90 |
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 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 9.90 | 3.20 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,600 | 9.60 | 3.70 |
| Kevin Plawecki | NYM | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.70 |
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 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.10 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,200 | 8.70 | 4.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,000 | 11.60 | 3.90 |
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 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 11.50 | 2.90 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,700 | 10.70 | 4.00 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.90 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.30 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,100 | 10.10 | 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 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 11.90 | 2.80 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.70 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.60 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,400 | 11.90 | 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 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 12.00 | 3.10 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.90 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $2,800 | 9.70 | 3.50 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,700 | 9.40 | 3.50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Szczur | CHC | $2,000 | 9.80 | 4.90 |
| David Peralta | ARZ | $2,400 | 11.60 | 4.80 |
| Sean Rodriguez | PIT | $2,100 | 9.90 | 4.70 |
| Peter O’Brien | ARZ | $2,500 | 10.40 | 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.