Tuesday, April 12, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Corey Kluber |
| C |
Josh Phegley |
| 1B |
Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B |
Jose Altuve |
| SS |
Carlos Correa |
| 3B |
Manny Machado |
| OF One |
Bryce Harper |
| OF Two |
Carlos Gonzalez |
| OF Three |
Mike Trout |
| Salary |
$45,200 |
| Expected Points |
133.10 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jose Fernandez |
MIA |
$10,900 |
37.80 |
3.50 |
| Corey Kluber |
CLE |
$10,600 |
37.70 |
3.60 |
| Noah Syndergaard |
NYM |
$11,000 |
34.60 |
3.10 |
| Clay Buchholz |
BOS |
$8,500 |
31.40 |
3.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Matt Moore |
TB |
$6,000 |
27.10 |
4.50 |
| Kendall Graveman |
OAK |
$5,000 |
21.10 |
4.20 |
| Jeff Samardzija |
CHW |
$7,600 |
30.60 |
4.00 |
| Kris Medlen |
KC |
$6,900 |
27.90 |
4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Buster Posey |
SF |
$4,900 |
10.50 |
2.10 |
| Josh Phegley |
OAK |
$2,200 |
10.40 |
4.70 |
| Brian McCann |
NYY |
$3,400 |
9.80 |
2.90 |
| Cameron Rupp |
PHI |
$2,200 |
9.80 |
4.50 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Josh Phegley |
OAK |
$2,200 |
10.40 |
4.70 |
| Cameron Rupp |
PHI |
$2,200 |
9.80 |
4.50 |
| Blake Swihart |
BOS |
$2,300 |
8.80 |
3.80 |
| Hank Conger |
HOU |
$2,200 |
8.20 |
3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$5,000 |
12.70 |
2.50 |
| Chris Davis |
BAL |
$3,800 |
12.10 |
3.20 |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
$4,400 |
12.10 |
2.70 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$4,000 |
11.70 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Darin Ruf |
PHI |
$2,200 |
10.30 |
4.70 |
| C.J. Cron |
LAA |
$2,200 |
9.40 |
4.30 |
| Logan Morrison |
SEA |
$2,200 |
8.70 |
4.00 |
| Lucas Duda |
NYM |
$2,600 |
10.50 |
4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$3,900 |
10.80 |
2.80 |
| Dee Gordon |
MIA |
$3,800 |
10.40 |
2.70 |
| Ian Kinsler |
DET |
$3,400 |
9.90 |
2.90 |
| Joe Panik |
SF |
$3,600 |
9.80 |
2.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,300 |
9.00 |
3.90 |
| Josh Harrison |
PIT |
$2,400 |
9.10 |
3.80 |
| Jed Lowrie |
HOU |
$2,400 |
8.80 |
3.70 |
| Neil Walker |
PIT |
$2,600 |
9.30 |
3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,700 |
11.20 |
2.40 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$4,700 |
11.10 |
2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford |
SF |
$3,700 |
10.50 |
2.80 |
| Francisco Lindor |
CLE |
$3,200 |
9.70 |
3.00 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brad Miller |
SEA |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Ketel Marte |
SEA |
$2,500 |
9.40 |
3.70 |
| Alcides Escobar |
KC |
$2,300 |
8.30 |
3.60 |
| Luis Sardinas |
MIL |
$2,200 |
7.60 |
3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,600 |
12.40 |
2.70 |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$5,000 |
12.00 |
2.40 |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$5,300 |
12.00 |
2.30 |
| Danny Valencia |
TOR |
$2,500 |
10.90 |
4.40 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Danny Valencia |
TOR |
$2,500 |
10.90 |
4.40 |
| Adonis Garcia |
ATL |
$2,200 |
9.40 |
4.30 |
| Luis Valbuena |
HOU |
$2,300 |
9.20 |
4.00 |
| Juan Uribe |
LAD |
$2,200 |
8.10 |
3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Bryce Harper |
WSH |
$5,400 |
13.50 |
2.50 |
| Carlos Gonzalez |
COL |
$4,800 |
12.60 |
2.60 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,600 |
12.40 |
2.70 |
| Jose Bautista |
TOR |
$4,600 |
12.20 |
2.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Franklin Gutierrez |
SEA |
$2,300 |
11.10 |
4.80 |
| Drew Stubbs |
COL |
$2,500 |
11.20 |
4.50 |
| Michael Taylor |
WSH |
$2,200 |
9.90 |
4.50 |
| Tyler Goeddel |
PHI |
$2,000 |
8.80 |
4.40 |
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.
