Wednesday, June 22, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Cole Hamels |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Jimmy Paredes |
| SS | Eduardo Nunez |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Peter O’Brien |
| OF Two | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Three | Desmond Jennings |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 127.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 26.00 | 4.60 |
| Erik Johnson | CHW | $5,700 | 22.20 | 3.90 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $6,800 | 24.90 | 3.70 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,900 | 35.90 | 3.60 |
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 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,100 | 9.90 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.60 |
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.20 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 14.90 | 3.30 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,200 | 13.00 | 3.10 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,300 | 12.80 | 3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,300 | 12.40 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Wallace | SD | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.60 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
| Matt Adams | STL | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.80 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,500 | 11.80 | 3.40 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.30 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,400 | 10.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.40 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.10 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,100 | 8.30 | 3.90 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.70 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 11.30 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.50 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.80 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.70 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,000 | 10.90 | 3.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.80 | 3.60 |
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 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,300 | 11.80 | 2.80 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,200 | 11.10 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.20 |
| Trevor Plouffe | MIN | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.10 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
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 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TEX | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter O’Brien | ARZ | $2,500 | 11.00 | 4.40 |
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | $2,400 | 10.40 | 4.30 |
| Travis Jankowski | SD | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.30 |
| Tony Kemp | HOU | $2,000 | 8.20 | 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.