MLB FanDuel Picks for Tuesday, April 25, 2017

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Optimal Lineup

Updated Throughout the Day

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P Michael Wacha
C Matt Wieters
1B Paul Goldschmidt
2B Daniel Murphy
SS Alcides Escobar
3B Nolan Arenado
OF One Hyun Soo Kim
OF Two Seth Smith
OF Three Yasmany Tomás
Salary $35,000
Expected Points 131.41

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.

Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Clayton Kershaw STL $12,700 47.28 3.72
Michael Wacha WSH $7,700 36.60 4.75
Ervin Santana OAK $8,500 35.49 4.17
Dallas Keuchel PIT $10,200 35.16 3.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Wacha WSH $7,700 36.60 4.75
Ervin Santana OAK $8,500 35.49 4.17
Wade Miley BAL $8,100 33.53 4.14
Andrew Cashner TOR $6,100 25.21 4.13

Catcher

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Wieters CHC $3,200 11.62 3.63
Brian McCann PIT $3,000 10.60 3.53
Manny Piña CLE $2,600 10.06 3.87
Evan Gattis PIT $3,000 9.97 3.32

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Manny Piña CLE $2,600 10.06 3.87
Tucker Barnhart PHI $2,000 7.47 3.74
Matt Wieters CHC $3,200 11.62 3.63
Jason Castro OAK $2,500 8.92 3.57

First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Zimmerman CHC $4,100 14.37 3.50
Joey Votto PHI $4,200 14.30 3.40
Eric Thames CLE $4,100 14.08 3.43
Wil Myers SD $3,900 13.38 3.43

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Davidson MIN $2,500 9.82 3.93
Kennys Vargas OAK $2,400 9.09 3.79
Chris Davis BAL $3,300 11.95 3.62
Ryan Zimmerman CHC $4,100 14.37 3.50

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Daniel Murphy CHC $4,400 15.30 3.48
José Altuve PIT $4,200 14.92 3.55
Brian Dozier OAK $3,500 13.35 3.81
Jonathan Villar CLE $3,100 12.75 4.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Villar CLE $3,100 12.75 4.11
Brian Dozier OAK $3,500 13.35 3.81
José Altuve PIT $4,200 14.92 3.55
Daniel Murphy CHC $4,400 15.30 3.48

Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trea Turner CHC $4,500 15.30 3.40
Trea Turner CHC $4,500 15.30 3.40
Trevor Story TB $4,200 12.80 3.05
Carlos Correa PIT $3,500 11.19 3.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jorge Polanco OAK $2,700 9.75 3.61
J.J. Hardy BAL $2,400 8.44 3.52
Trea Turner CHC $4,500 15.30 3.40
Trea Turner CHC $4,500 15.30 3.40

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado TB $4,900 15.58 3.18
Manny Machado BAL $3,600 12.54 3.48
Miguel Sanó OAK $3,500 12.43 3.55
Anthony Rendon CHC $3,600 12.13 3.37

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joey Gallo TOR $3,300 11.78 3.57
Miguel Sanó OAK $3,500 12.43 3.55
Manny Machado BAL $3,600 12.54 3.48
Yuli Gurriel PIT $2,800 9.74 3.48

Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce Harper CHC $5,500 18.38 3.34
Charlie Blackmon TB $4,600 16.40 3.57
Adam Eaton CHC $4,300 14.75 3.43
Ryan Braun CLE $4,300 13.98 3.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hyun Soo Kim BAL $2,400 11.93 4.97
Hyun Soo Kim BAL $2,400 11.93 4.97
Seth Smith BAL $2,600 12.40 4.77
Byron Buxton OAK $2,000 8.05 4.02

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.