Tuesday, June 21, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Chris Sale |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Jose Peraza |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Pedro Alvarez |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $34,300 |
| Expected Points | 129.60 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,000 | 38.30 | 3.20 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,300 | 37.30 | 3.60 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $9,700 | 36.00 | 3.70 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,900 | 34.50 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $5,600 | 24.80 | 4.40 |
| Anthony DeSclafani | CIN | $6,200 | 24.50 | 4.00 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $7,500 | 28.30 | 3.80 |
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $7,300 | 27.40 | 3.80 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,100 | 10.70 | 3.50 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,300 | 10.50 | 3.20 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,100 | 9.90 | 3.20 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
| Francisco Pena | KC | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Kevin Plawecki | NYM | $2,100 | 7.80 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,200 | 13.80 | 3.30 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 13.20 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.10 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Wallace | SD | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.40 |
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $2,300 | 9.10 | 4.00 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.90 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.10 | 3.10 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 11.70 | 2.90 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,100 | 11.50 | 3.70 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,200 | 11.00 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,000 | 9.60 | 4.80 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.20 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,300 | 9.10 | 4.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,500 | 12.00 | 3.40 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | COL | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.90 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.70 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.60 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,200 | 7.70 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 12.50 | 2.80 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 11.40 | 2.80 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
| Danny Worth | HOU | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.90 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.90 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,900 | 13.80 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.30 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,100 | 12.50 | 4.00 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,900 | 12.40 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,000 | 9.60 | 4.80 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,200 | 10.10 | 4.60 |
| Billy Hamilton | CIN | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.30 |
| Kyle Waldrop | CIN | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
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.