Thursday, April 14, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Gerrit Cole |
| C |
Matt Wieters |
| 1B |
Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B |
Jason Kipnis |
| SS |
Carlos Correa |
| 3B |
Josh Donaldson |
| OF One |
Jose Bautista |
| OF Two |
Bryce Harper |
| OF Three |
Carlos Gonzalez |
| Salary |
$45,100 |
| Expected Points |
133.50 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cole Hamels |
PHI |
$10,200 |
37.40 |
3.70 |
| Gerrit Cole |
PIT |
$9,500 |
37.40 |
3.90 |
| Chris Archer |
TB |
$11,000 |
36.50 |
3.30 |
| Danny Salazar |
CLE |
$9,200 |
35.20 |
3.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Drew Pomeranz |
OAK |
$6,000 |
28.70 |
4.80 |
| Wily Peralta |
MIL |
$5,100 |
23.50 |
4.60 |
| Vincent Velasquez |
HOU |
$7,400 |
30.30 |
4.10 |
| Jorge De La Rosa |
COL |
$5,700 |
23.30 |
4.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Matt Wieters |
BAL |
$2,800 |
10.90 |
3.90 |
| Jonathan Lucroy |
MIL |
$2,900 |
10.00 |
3.40 |
| Cameron Rupp |
PHI |
$2,200 |
9.80 |
4.50 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
9.70 |
3.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cameron Rupp |
PHI |
$2,200 |
9.80 |
4.50 |
| Matt Wieters |
BAL |
$2,800 |
10.90 |
3.90 |
| Hank Conger |
HOU |
$2,100 |
8.20 |
3.90 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
9.70 |
3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$5,100 |
12.70 |
2.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo |
CHC |
$4,500 |
12.10 |
2.70 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$3,900 |
11.70 |
3.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
$4,400 |
11.70 |
2.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Matt Adams |
STL |
$2,200 |
8.90 |
4.00 |
| Logan Morrison |
SEA |
$2,200 |
8.70 |
4.00 |
| Byung-ho Park |
MIN |
$2,600 |
10.20 |
3.90 |
| Freddie Freeman |
ATL |
$3,000 |
10.90 |
3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jason Kipnis |
CLE |
$2,900 |
11.00 |
3.80 |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$4,100 |
10.80 |
2.60 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$3,000 |
10.40 |
3.50 |
| Rougned Odor |
TEX |
$3,000 |
10.10 |
3.40 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jace Peterson |
ATL |
$2,100 |
8.60 |
4.10 |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,300 |
9.00 |
3.90 |
| Jason Kipnis |
CLE |
$2,900 |
11.00 |
3.80 |
| Kolten Wong |
STL |
$2,500 |
9.20 |
3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,700 |
11.20 |
2.40 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$4,600 |
11.10 |
2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford |
SF |
$3,700 |
9.90 |
2.70 |
| Troy Tulowitzki |
COL |
$3,000 |
9.60 |
3.20 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brad Miller |
SEA |
$2,100 |
8.70 |
4.20 |
| Alcides Escobar |
KC |
$2,300 |
8.20 |
3.60 |
| Jedd Gyorko |
SD |
$2,200 |
8.00 |
3.60 |
| Yadiel Rivera |
MIL |
$2,200 |
7.90 |
3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$4,900 |
12.00 |
2.50 |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$5,300 |
12.00 |
2.30 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,000 |
11.80 |
2.90 |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,600 |
11.60 |
2.50 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adonis Garcia |
ATL |
$2,200 |
9.40 |
4.30 |
| Kelly Johnson |
ATL |
$2,100 |
9.00 |
4.30 |
| Aaron Hill |
ARZ |
$2,100 |
8.30 |
3.90 |
| 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 |
| Carlos Gonzalez |
COL |
$4,700 |
12.60 |
2.70 |
| Jose Bautista |
TOR |
$4,600 |
12.20 |
2.70 |
| Ryan Braun |
MIL |
$4,000 |
11.90 |
3.00 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Randal Grichuk |
STL |
$2,400 |
10.70 |
4.40 |
| Tyler Goeddel |
PHI |
$2,000 |
8.80 |
4.40 |
| Preston Tucker |
HOU |
$2,500 |
10.50 |
4.20 |
| Scott Schebler |
LAD |
$2,100 |
8.80 |
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.