Monday, April 4, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
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Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $11,000 | 50.30 | 4.60 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,600 | 47.20 | 4.40 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $10,500 | 45.60 | 4.30 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,300 | 40.70 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,600 | 47.20 | 4.40 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,100 | 39.80 | 3.90 |
| Ervin Santana | MIN | $5,600 | 29.60 | 5.30 |
| David Price | DET | $10,000 | 40.70 | 4.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | CHC | $3,500 | 11.30 | 3.20 |
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,100 | 10.60 | 5.10 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,300 | 10.40 | 4.50 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,100 | 10.40 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,100 | 10.60 | 5.10 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.00 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.40 |
| Devin Mesoraco | CIN | $2,500 | 9.60 | 3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.40 | 3.00 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.40 | 3.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,100 | 12.00 | 2.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,300 | 11.50 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Colabello | TOR | $2,800 | 9.60 | 3.40 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.90 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.60 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,100 | 10.50 | 3.40 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 9.80 | 2.60 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $2,800 | 9.40 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jemile Weeks | BOS | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,100 | 7.10 | 3.40 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,400 | 9.00 | 3.80 |
| Yadiel Rivera | MIL | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,600 | 10.50 | 2.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,300 | 9.90 | 3.00 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 9.40 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Rollins | LAD | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,600 | 10.50 | 2.90 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 9.40 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 13.40 | 2.80 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,300 | 12.10 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,100 | 12.20 | 3.90 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,500 | 11.70 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.40 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.50 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 13.40 | 2.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,800 | 13.60 | 2.80 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,900 | 12.40 | 3.20 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,000 | 12.40 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.40 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.20 |
| Carl Crawford | LAD | $2,300 | 9.60 | 4.20 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.10 |
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.