Wednesday, April 13, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Carlos Carrasco |
| C |
Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B |
Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B |
Brian Dozier |
| SS |
Trevor Story |
| 3B |
Manny Machado |
| OF One |
Carlos Gonzalez |
| OF Two |
Bryce Harper |
| OF Three |
Mookie Betts |
| Salary |
$44,600 |
| Expected Points |
133.40 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Stephen Strasburg |
WSH |
$11,200 |
38.00 |
3.40 |
| Carlos Carrasco |
CLE |
$10,200 |
37.10 |
3.60 |
| Drew Smyly |
TB |
$8,700 |
31.60 |
3.60 |
| Yordano Ventura |
KC |
$8,200 |
31.20 |
3.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Colin Rea |
SD |
$5,000 |
24.90 |
5.00 |
| Mike Leake |
CIN |
$6,700 |
30.20 |
4.50 |
| Jake Peavy |
SF |
$6,600 |
28.10 |
4.30 |
| Adam Conley |
MIA |
$6,100 |
26.20 |
4.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Travis d’Arnaud |
NYM |
$2,700 |
10.20 |
3.80 |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,700 |
9.70 |
3.60 |
| Welington Castillo |
CHC |
$2,500 |
9.70 |
3.90 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,700 |
9.70 |
3.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Geovany Soto |
CHW |
$2,200 |
9.00 |
4.10 |
| Welington Castillo |
CHC |
$2,500 |
9.70 |
3.90 |
| Travis d’Arnaud |
NYM |
$2,700 |
10.20 |
3.80 |
| Yasmani Grandal |
LAD |
$2,500 |
9.60 |
3.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$5,000 |
13.70 |
2.70 |
| Anthony Rizzo |
CHC |
$4,500 |
12.10 |
2.70 |
| Chris Davis |
BAL |
$4,100 |
12.10 |
3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$4,000 |
11.70 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adam Lind |
MIL |
$2,100 |
10.50 |
5.00 |
| Ryan Howard |
PHI |
$2,300 |
9.60 |
4.20 |
| C.J. Cron |
LAA |
$2,100 |
8.80 |
4.20 |
| Matt Adams |
STL |
$2,200 |
8.90 |
4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$3,000 |
11.60 |
3.90 |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$4,200 |
10.80 |
2.60 |
| Robinson Cano |
SEA |
$3,600 |
10.70 |
3.00 |
| Dee Gordon |
MIA |
$3,900 |
10.40 |
2.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jace Peterson |
ATL |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Phil Gosselin |
ATL |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$3,000 |
11.60 |
3.90 |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,400 |
9.10 |
3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,800 |
11.20 |
2.30 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$4,700 |
11.10 |
2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford |
SF |
$3,700 |
10.30 |
2.80 |
| Francisco Lindor |
CLE |
$3,200 |
9.80 |
3.10 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brad Miller |
SEA |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Jonathan Villar |
HOU |
$2,500 |
9.00 |
3.60 |
| Ketel Marte |
SEA |
$2,400 |
8.70 |
3.60 |
| Alcides Escobar |
KC |
$2,300 |
8.30 |
3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,700 |
12.30 |
2.60 |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$5,000 |
12.00 |
2.40 |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$5,300 |
12.00 |
2.30 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,000 |
11.80 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adonis Garcia |
ATL |
$2,200 |
9.40 |
4.30 |
| Trevor Plouffe |
MIN |
$2,400 |
9.90 |
4.10 |
| Danny Valencia |
TOR |
$2,500 |
9.50 |
3.80 |
| Luis Valbuena |
HOU |
$2,400 |
9.20 |
3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Bryce Harper |
WSH |
$5,500 |
13.50 |
2.50 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,800 |
12.70 |
2.70 |
| Carlos Gonzalez |
COL |
$4,800 |
12.60 |
2.60 |
| Jose Bautista |
TOR |
$4,600 |
12.20 |
2.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Aaron Hicks |
MIN |
$2,500 |
11.10 |
4.50 |
| Randal Grichuk |
STL |
$2,400 |
10.70 |
4.40 |
| Chris Coghlan |
CHC |
$2,100 |
9.20 |
4.40 |
| Eddie Rosario |
MIN |
$2,300 |
9.90 |
4.30 |
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.