Saturday, June 25, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Hanley Ramirez |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Yasiel Puig |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Corey Dickerson |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,000 | 42.90 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,400 | 34.70 | 3.70 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,400 | 31.70 | 3.00 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,300 | 30.60 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | $5,400 | 24.10 | 4.50 |
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | $5,300 | 21.20 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,600 | 25.60 | 3.90 |
| Ervin Santana | MIN | $6,000 | 23.20 | 3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,600 | 11.90 | 3.30 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,200 | 10.30 | 3.20 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $3,400 | 10.30 | 3.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,000 | 9.60 | 4.80 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.70 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.40 |
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,200 | 9.40 | 4.30 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,900 | 15.70 | 3.20 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,500 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.20 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,100 | 12.50 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Byung-ho Park | MIN | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.80 |
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.80 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.10 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 11.60 | 2.80 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 10.90 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.30 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.00 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 12.90 | 3.40 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 12.00 | 3.10 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 11.50 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.60 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,700 | 9.50 | 3.50 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,500 | 8.50 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,500 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 12.50 | 5.40 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 12.50 | 5.40 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,000 | 9.70 | 4.90 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Jefry Marte | DET | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 14.40 | 3.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 13.20 | 3.10 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.10 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 12.80 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,300 | 10.40 | 4.50 |
| Tyler Goeddel | PHI | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.50 |
| Odubel Herrera | PHI | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Yasiel Puig | LAD | $2,500 | 10.90 | 4.40 |
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.