Sunday, June 19, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Eduardo Nunez |
| 3B | Jose Ramirez |
| OF One | Matt Kemp |
| OF Two | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 128.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | DET | $10,200 | 35.90 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,400 | 35.90 | 3.80 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,300 | 25.70 | 4.10 |
| Ervin Santana | MIN | $5,800 | 23.70 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,400 | 35.90 | 3.80 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,600 | 28.60 | 3.80 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $3,100 | 10.00 | 3.20 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.70 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.80 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 9.80 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.40 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.00 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.10 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,200 | 12.90 | 4.00 |
| Byung-ho Park | MIN | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.90 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.20 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 10.60 | 2.60 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 10.50 | 3.40 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 10.30 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,400 | 9.30 | 3.90 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.80 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,300 | 8.30 | 3.60 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,500 | 12.10 | 3.50 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 11.90 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.80 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.80 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.70 |
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 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 12.10 | 3.10 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,000 | 10.40 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.30 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.90 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
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 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,000 | 10.40 | 5.20 |
| David Peralta | ARZ | $2,400 | 11.60 | 4.80 |
| Shane Robinson | MIN | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| 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.