Friday, April 15, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Eduardo Escobar |
| 3B | Nick Castellanos |
| OF One | Trayce Thompson |
| OF Two | Randal Grichuk |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 109.50 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $12,800 | 42.80 | 3.30 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $12,000 | 42.60 | 3.50 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,100 | 37.80 | 3.40 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,400 | 34.90 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartolo Colon | NYM | $7,400 | 23.00 | 3.10 |
| Cody Anderson | CLE | $6,500 | 21.70 | 3.30 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $7,900 | 29.10 | 3.70 |
| Tim Melville | CIN | $5,000 | 21.30 | 4.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.90 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,100 | 10.00 | 3.20 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,600 | 9.90 | 2.80 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Holaday | DET | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.70 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 10.90 | 3.90 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,500 | 8.80 | 3.50 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.90 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,800 | 12.60 | 2.60 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,400 | 12.10 | 2.80 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | BAL | $2,200 | 9.90 | 4.50 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.30 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 10.60 | 2.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,100 | 11.30 | 3.60 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,600 | 11.00 | 3.10 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 10.80 | 2.50 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 10.60 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Yadiel Rivera | MIL | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.80 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.10 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,300 | 9.10 | 4.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,600 | 11.20 | 2.40 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $4,700 | 10.90 | 2.30 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.70 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,700 | 8.30 | 3.10 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,600 | 8.10 | 3.10 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,900 | 7.60 | 2.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 12.20 | 2.40 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,000 | 11.80 | 2.40 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 11.80 | 2.80 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,700 | 11.60 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.20 |
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | $2,300 | 7.20 | 3.10 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,500 | 9.20 | 2.60 |
| Yasmany Tomas | ARZ | $2,800 | 8.10 | 2.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,300 | 13.80 | 2.60 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,900 | 12.70 | 2.60 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,300 | 12.30 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Gentry | OAK | $2,100 | 9.70 | 4.60 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.50 |
| Denard Span | WSH | $3,800 | 9.20 | 2.40 |
| Trayce Thompson | CHW | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.60 |
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.