Wednesday, June 22, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Francisco Liriano |
| C | Nick Hundley |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Matt Carpenter |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Jacoby Ellsbury |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 106.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $12,100 | 39.10 | 3.20 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,900 | 35.90 | 3.60 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,900 | 33.30 | 3.10 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,700 | 31.00 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,700 | 31.00 | 3.60 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 26.00 | 4.60 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $9,400 | 29.40 | 3.10 |
| Erik Johnson | CHW | $5,700 | 22.20 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.50 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,300 | 10.70 | 3.20 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,200 | 9.70 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Mathis | MIA | $2,200 | 8.70 | 3.90 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,400 | 7.40 | 3.10 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,100 | 7.60 | 3.60 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,500 | 8.50 | 3.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 14.90 | 3.30 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,300 | 12.80 | 3.00 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,200 | 13.00 | 3.10 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,300 | 12.40 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,700 | 8.80 | 3.30 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.70 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $3,500 | 10.20 | 2.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.30 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,500 | 11.80 | 3.40 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 10.50 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.40 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.20 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $0 | ||
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $3,000 | 9.00 | 3.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 11.30 | 2.80 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.50 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.60 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,800 | 10.20 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.80 | 3.60 |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | $2,400 | 7.90 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 11.30 | 2.80 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,700 | 9.00 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.70 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 13.50 | 3.00 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.70 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,300 | 11.80 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 14.30 | 3.70 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,700 | 8.60 | 3.20 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,500 | 10.10 | 2.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 12.70 | 3.30 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 12.30 | 3.10 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,900 | 12.10 | 3.10 |
| Jacoby Ellsbury | NYY | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Raburn | CLE | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.70 |
| Brandon Barnes | COL | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.80 |
| Darrell Ceciliani | NYM | $0 | ||
| Jacoby Ellsbury | NYY | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.30 |
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.