Monday, June 27, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Miguel Montero |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Jason Heyward |
| OF Two | Chris Coghlan |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 129.60 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,900 | 40.60 | 3.40 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,800 | 35.50 | 3.30 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,500 | 32.80 | 3.90 |
| Matt Shoemaker | LAA | $8,500 | 26.20 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,500 | 32.80 | 3.90 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $6,800 | 25.10 | 3.70 |
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $7,300 | 26.20 | 3.60 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,900 | 40.60 | 3.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,000 | 10.50 | 3.50 |
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.70 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,000 | 10.00 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,200 | 10.40 | 4.70 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 14.00 | 3.30 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 13.50 | 3.10 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,800 | 13.40 | 2.80 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $3,700 | 11.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 10.00 | 4.50 |
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.10 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,300 | 9.50 | 4.10 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $2,200 | 8.70 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.40 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,600 | 11.40 | 3.20 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,400 | 11.00 | 3.20 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 10.80 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.20 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,000 | 7.90 | 4.00 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,000 | 7.60 | 3.80 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $2,800 | 10.40 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 11.20 | 2.70 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,600 | 11.00 | 3.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,100 | 10.70 | 2.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 10.50 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.60 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,400 | 9.00 | 3.70 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,200 | 7.70 | 3.50 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,900 | 10.00 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 13.80 | 3.30 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,000 | 13.40 | 2.70 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 12.90 | 2.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.50 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,900 | 9.90 | 3.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,100 | 12.70 | 3.10 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,200 | 12.50 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,100 | 10.00 | 4.70 |
| Tyler Goeddel | PHI | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.60 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,300 | 10.30 | 4.50 |
| Scott Van Slyke | LAD | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
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.