Monday, June 20, 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 | Alex Avila |
| 1B | Tyler White |
| 2B | Phil Gosselin |
| SS | Trevor Story |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Two | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Three | Socrates Brito |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 129.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,000 | 45.70 | 3.50 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,000 | 37.90 | 3.20 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $10,800 | 35.90 | 3.30 |
| Steven Wright | BOS | $9,400 | 29.90 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | $5,200 | 20.60 | 4.00 |
| Shelby Miller | ATL | $7,500 | 27.80 | 3.70 |
| Derek Holland | TEX | $6,800 | 24.30 | 3.60 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,000 | 45.70 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.80 | 2.90 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,500 | 10.30 | 3.00 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,100 | 9.70 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,100 | 7.50 | 3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,300 | 12.50 | 2.90 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.30 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 11.80 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.30 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,400 | 10.30 | 4.30 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.00 |
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.20 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 10.80 | 2.80 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,200 | 10.50 | 2.50 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,300 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,000 | 9.90 | 5.00 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,100 | 8.70 | 4.10 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.70 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,300 | 8.30 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.90 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 11.00 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,900 | 9.30 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.90 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.80 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.70 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.20 |
| Kyle Seager | SEA | $3,500 | 11.40 | 3.20 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,100 | 10.90 | 3.50 |
| Jacob Lamb | ARZ | $3,800 | 10.80 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,300 | 8.30 | 3.60 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,100 | 10.90 | 3.50 |
| Luis Valbuena | HOU | $2,800 | 9.40 | 3.40 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.80 | 3.30 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 13.10 | 2.90 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,200 | 12.80 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socrates Brito | ARZ | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.50 |
| Rickie Weeks | SEA | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.20 |
| Daniel Nava | BOS | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,200 | 12.80 | 4.00 |
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.