Sunday, June 19, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Marcus Stroman |
| C | Derek Norris |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Two | Adam Eaton |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 106.10 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,400 | 35.90 | 3.80 |
| David Price | DET | $10,200 | 35.90 | 3.50 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,400 | 32.50 | 3.10 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $8,900 | 30.70 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ervin Santana | MIN | $5,800 | 23.70 | 4.10 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,600 | 28.60 | 3.80 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,400 | 35.90 | 3.80 |
| Carlos Rodon | CHW | $7,900 | 26.60 | 3.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $3,100 | 10.00 | 3.20 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.80 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.70 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 9.80 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Plawecki | NYM | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.50 |
| Erik Kratz | KC | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.90 |
| Tyler Flowers | CHW | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 13.60 | 3.00 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,200 | 12.60 | 3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,600 | 12.60 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | OAK | $0 | ||
| John Jaso | TB | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.90 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.70 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.20 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,200 | 10.30 | 2.40 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 10.30 | 2.90 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 10.50 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 8.90 | 3.20 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.90 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,400 | 8.10 | 3.40 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 11.90 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,600 | 8.60 | 3.30 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,600 | 9.60 | 3.70 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,100 | 7.40 | 3.50 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,900 | 8.90 | 3.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,900 | 12.70 | 2.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.20 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.70 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 12.10 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.30 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,700 | 9.30 | 3.40 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.30 | 3.50 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,300 | 12.30 | 3.70 |
| Shane Robinson | MIN | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Ramon Flores | NYY | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.80 |
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.