Friday, June 24, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | David Price |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | Brett Lawrie |
| SS | Nick Ahmed |
| 3B | Adrian Beltre |
| OF One | Norichika Aoki |
| OF Two | Matt Kemp |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 109.40 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,900 | 43.50 | 3.70 |
| David Price | DET | $10,700 | 38.30 | 3.60 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,000 | 32.70 | 3.30 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $9,500 | 31.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Rea | SD | $5,200 | 22.60 | 4.30 |
| Matt Moore | TB | $7,500 | 27.80 | 3.70 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $9,500 | 31.90 | 3.40 |
| Jake Peavy | SF | $7,100 | 26.60 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,600 | 11.90 | 3.30 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.60 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,200 | 10.40 | 3.20 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 10.10 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.60 |
| Chris Stewart | PIT | $2,100 | 6.90 | 3.30 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,600 | 7.90 | 3.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.70 | 3.20 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,400 | 13.50 | 3.10 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,200 | 12.30 | 2.90 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,200 | 12.20 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.80 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.60 |
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $2,400 | 7.10 | 3.00 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 11.30 | 3.00 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,000 | 11.20 | 2.80 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.70 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,900 | 10.30 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.40 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.80 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 12.30 | 4.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 11.00 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,300 | 11.00 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 10.50 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 12.30 | 4.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.50 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,300 | 8.00 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 14.60 | 3.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,400 | 12.80 | 2.90 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,800 | 8.90 | 3.20 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,500 | 9.80 | 2.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 14.10 | 3.30 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 14.40 | 3.60 |
| Matt Kemp | SD | $3,800 | 13.90 | 3.60 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,000 | 9.90 | 4.90 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.70 |
| Ramon Flores | NYY | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Norichika Aoki | SF | $2,600 | 9.40 | 3.60 |
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.