Thursday, June 30, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Jake Odorizzi |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Aaron Hill |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Shin-soo Choo |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Nomar Mazara |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 101.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,000 | 36.70 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,100 | 33.40 | 3.30 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $9,500 | 29.70 | 3.10 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,300 | 29.40 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Young | NYY | $5,500 | 21.90 | 4.00 |
| Mike Leake | CIN | $6,700 | 24.70 | 3.70 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | BAL | $8,400 | 26.70 | 3.20 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,300 | 29.40 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,300 | 11.20 | 2.60 |
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.20 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 10.40 | 3.30 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,700 | 9.70 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.20 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.20 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,600 | 9.30 | 3.60 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,900 | 12.50 | 3.20 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 12.10 | 3.40 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.00 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $4,100 | 11.60 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.50 |
| Byung-ho Park | MIN | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.10 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $3,100 | 10.80 | 3.50 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,400 | 10.80 | 3.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.50 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.70 | 3.20 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,600 | 11.50 | 2.50 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,100 | 11.20 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramiro Pena | SD | $2,200 | 6.90 | 3.10 |
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.90 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.40 |
| Brandon Phillips | CIN | $2,900 | 8.60 | 3.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,700 | 12.30 | 3.30 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,300 | 10.60 | 2.50 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,800 | 9.90 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,200 | 7.40 | 3.40 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.40 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,600 | 7.40 | 2.90 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,700 | 9.30 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.10 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,700 | 12.20 | 4.50 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.10 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 12.10 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,700 | 12.20 | 4.50 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.10 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.80 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,200 | 12.40 | 3.00 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TEX | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $3,800 | 11.50 | 3.00 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,500 | 11.10 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Burns | OAK | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.80 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.70 |
| Shin-soo Choo | TEX | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | TOR | $3,300 | 9.60 | 2.90 |
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.