For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the MLB DraftKings Optimizer.
| P One | Ryne Stanek |
| P Two | Trevor Williams |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Whit Merrifield |
| SS | Javier Báez |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Keon Broxton |
| OF Two | Kyle Schwarber |
| OF Three | Christian Yelich |
| Salary | $47,700 |
| Expected Points | 96.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $8,100 | 13.82 | 1.71 |
| Adbert Alzolay | ATL | $6,400 | 11.70 | 1.83 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $7,200 | 11.19 | 1.55 |
| Tyler Mahle | PHI | $7,500 | 10.64 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adbert Alzolay | ATL | $6,400 | 11.70 | 1.83 |
| Trevor Williams | LAD | $8,100 | 13.82 | 1.71 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $7,200 | 11.19 | 1.55 |
| Glenn Sparkman | NYY | $5,000 | 7.51 | 1.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $3,500 | 6.88 | 1.96 |
| Pedro Severino | CHC | $3,700 | 6.85 | 1.85 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,700 | 5.93 | 2.20 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Victor Caratini | ATL | $3,500 | 6.88 | 1.96 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $4,900 | 9.84 | 2.01 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rizzo | ATL | $4,600 | 8.92 | 1.94 |
| Joey Votto | PHI | $4,300 | 8.62 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Austin | DET | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
| Renato Núñez | SEA | $3,900 | 8.36 | 2.14 |
| Eric Hosmer | NYY | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
| Ji-Man Choi | DET | $3,700 | 7.52 | 2.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 10.13 | 2.11 |
| Mike Moustakas | NYY | $5,000 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $4,500 | 9.17 | 2.04 |
| Eric Sogard | CLE | $4,900 | 8.45 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | MIL | $3,300 | 7.18 | 2.18 |
| Adam Frazier | LAD | $3,500 | 7.62 | 2.18 |
| Scooter Gennett | PHI | $3,900 | 8.39 | 2.15 |
| Whit Merrifield | NYY | $4,800 | 10.13 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.19 | 1.77 |
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,500 | 6.49 | 1.85 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $4,200 | 6.27 | 1.49 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $3,300 | 5.94 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | CHW | $3,500 | 6.49 | 1.85 |
| Tyler Saladino | MIN | $3,300 | 5.94 | 1.80 |
| Javier Báez | ATL | $5,200 | 9.19 | 1.77 |
| Freddy Galvis | SD | $4,200 | 6.27 | 1.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $4,600 | 8.60 | 1.87 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,000 | 8.15 | 2.04 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,800 | 7.17 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | SF | $3,000 | 6.34 | 2.11 |
| Eugenio Suárez | PHI | $4,000 | 8.15 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
| Colin Moran | PIT | $3,800 | 7.17 | 1.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | ARZ | $5,900 | 11.86 | 2.01 |
| Starling Marte | LAD | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,900 | 8.91 | 2.29 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $5,000 | 8.79 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Broxton | CLE | $2,800 | 7.11 | 2.54 |
| Kyle Schwarber | ATL | $3,900 | 8.91 | 2.29 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $3,100 | 6.77 | 2.18 |
| Jorge Soler | NYY | $4,000 | 8.43 | 2.11 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.