Friday, June 24, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Adam Rosales |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Tommy Pham |
| OF Two | Aaron Hicks |
| OF Three | Jason Heyward |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 134.40 |
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 |
| Aaron Blair | ATL | $4,500 | 19.50 | 4.30 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,900 | 43.50 | 3.70 |
| Matt Moore | TB | $7,500 | 27.80 | 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 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,000 | 10.20 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.00 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Carter | HOU | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.10 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.80 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,100 | 11.30 | 3.70 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
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 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 10.70 | 2.60 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.40 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.70 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,800 | 9.90 | 3.50 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,600 | 9.20 | 3.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 12.30 | 4.60 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,300 | 11.00 | 3.30 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 11.00 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.60 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,700 | 12.30 | 4.60 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,700 | 9.50 | 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 |
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $3,400 | 11.20 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Jefry Marte | DET | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 10.20 | 3.90 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 14.40 | 3.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 14.10 | 3.30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,000 | 10.90 | 5.40 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,000 | 9.90 | 4.90 |
| Jaff Decker | PIT | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.30 |
| Ramon Flores | NYY | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
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.