Thursday, April 7, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Danny Salazar |
| C |
Buster Posey |
| 1B |
Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B |
Dee Gordon |
| SS |
Carlos Correa |
| 3B |
Kris Bryant |
| OF One |
Jason Heyward |
| OF Two |
Mike Trout |
| OF Three |
Miguel Sano |
| Salary |
$42,500 |
| Expected Points |
128.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Danny Salazar |
CLE |
$9,300 |
33.60 |
3.60 |
| John Lackey |
STL |
$9,000 |
31.80 |
3.50 |
| Ubaldo Jimenez |
BAL |
$7,900 |
30.10 |
3.80 |
| Nathan Eovaldi |
NYY |
$9,100 |
28.90 |
3.20 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adam Conley |
MIA |
$6,200 |
26.90 |
4.30 |
| Rubby De La Rosa |
ARZ |
$6,100 |
26.10 |
4.30 |
| Tanner Roark |
WSH |
$6,700 |
26.60 |
4.00 |
| Charlie Morton |
PIT |
$5,600 |
22.20 |
4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Buster Posey |
SF |
$4,000 |
11.00 |
2.70 |
| Brian McCann |
NYY |
$2,900 |
9.90 |
3.40 |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,400 |
9.60 |
4.00 |
| Stephen Vogt |
OAK |
$2,600 |
9.40 |
3.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Geovany Soto |
CHW |
$2,200 |
9.10 |
4.10 |
| Cameron Rupp |
PHI |
$2,000 |
8.10 |
4.10 |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,400 |
9.60 |
4.00 |
| Blake Swihart |
BOS |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$5,000 |
13.00 |
2.60 |
| Anthony Rizzo |
CHC |
$4,300 |
12.50 |
2.90 |
| Chris Davis |
BAL |
$3,700 |
12.50 |
3.40 |
| Joey Votto |
CIN |
$3,900 |
11.20 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Ryan Howard |
PHI |
$2,200 |
9.80 |
4.50 |
| Ryan Zimmerman |
WSH |
$2,700 |
11.10 |
4.10 |
| Byung-ho Park |
MIN |
$2,600 |
10.40 |
4.00 |
| Justin Bour |
MIA |
$2,500 |
10.00 |
4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jason Kipnis |
CLE |
$2,900 |
11.40 |
3.90 |
| Dee Gordon |
MIA |
$3,800 |
10.80 |
2.80 |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$3,800 |
10.70 |
2.80 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$3,000 |
10.40 |
3.50 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,200 |
9.10 |
4.10 |
| Jason Kipnis |
CLE |
$2,900 |
11.40 |
3.90 |
| Jonathan Schoop |
BAL |
$2,400 |
9.10 |
3.80 |
| Brock Holt |
BOS |
$2,200 |
8.00 |
3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,600 |
11.30 |
2.50 |
| Addison Russell |
CHC |
$2,400 |
9.40 |
3.90 |
| Brandon Crawford |
SF |
$2,900 |
9.20 |
3.20 |
| Francisco Lindor |
CLE |
$3,300 |
9.20 |
2.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Danny Espinosa |
WSH |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Addison Russell |
CHC |
$2,400 |
9.40 |
3.90 |
| Andrelton Simmons |
ATL |
$2,200 |
7.50 |
3.40 |
| Jimmy Rollins |
LAD |
$2,700 |
9.00 |
3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,200 |
12.10 |
2.90 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,100 |
11.90 |
2.90 |
| Anthony Rendon |
WSH |
$2,800 |
10.30 |
3.70 |
| Adrian Beltre |
TEX |
$3,200 |
10.30 |
3.20 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Luis Valbuena |
HOU |
$2,300 |
9.60 |
4.20 |
| Danny Valencia |
TOR |
$2,400 |
9.40 |
3.90 |
| Travis Shaw |
BOS |
$2,500 |
9.20 |
3.70 |
| Juan Uribe |
LAD |
$2,200 |
8.10 |
3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,800 |
12.80 |
2.70 |
| Miguel Sano |
MIN |
$3,300 |
12.10 |
3.70 |
| George Springer |
HOU |
$3,400 |
11.70 |
3.50 |
| Kyle Schwarber |
CHC |
$3,400 |
11.70 |
3.50 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Preston Tucker |
HOU |
$2,400 |
11.00 |
4.60 |
| Michael Taylor |
WSH |
$2,200 |
10.00 |
4.50 |
| Justin Ruggiano |
SEA |
$2,400 |
10.50 |
4.40 |
| Chris Coghlan |
CHC |
$2,200 |
9.30 |
4.20 |
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.