Saturday, April 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Max Scherzer |
| C |
Russell Martin |
| 1B |
Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B |
Jose Altuve |
| SS |
Troy Tulowitzki |
| 3B |
Josh Donaldson |
| OF One |
Ryan Braun |
| OF Two |
Bryce Harper |
| OF Three |
Mookie Betts |
| Salary |
$45,400 |
| Expected Points |
142.50 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Max Scherzer |
WSH |
$11,500 |
46.20 |
4.00 |
| Jake Arrieta |
CHC |
$11,900 |
39.30 |
3.30 |
| Matt Harvey |
NYM |
$10,000 |
38.40 |
3.80 |
| David Price |
DET |
$10,500 |
37.70 |
3.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brandon Finnegan |
KC |
$6,300 |
26.20 |
4.20 |
| Jon Niese |
NYM |
$6,300 |
26.00 |
4.10 |
| Max Scherzer |
WSH |
$11,500 |
46.20 |
4.00 |
| Adam Wainwright |
STL |
$8,900 |
35.10 |
3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
10.60 |
4.10 |
| Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,800 |
10.50 |
2.80 |
| Jonathan Lucroy |
MIL |
$2,900 |
9.90 |
3.40 |
| Brian McCann |
NYY |
$3,400 |
9.90 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
10.60 |
4.10 |
| Cameron Rupp |
PHI |
$2,000 |
8.10 |
4.00 |
| Stephen Vogt |
OAK |
$2,400 |
9.30 |
3.90 |
| Curt Casali |
TB |
$2,200 |
8.50 |
3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Chris Davis |
BAL |
$4,200 |
12.60 |
3.00 |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$4,600 |
12.60 |
2.70 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$3,800 |
12.30 |
3.20 |
| Anthony Rizzo |
CHC |
$4,200 |
12.10 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| C.J. Cron |
LAA |
$2,100 |
9.50 |
4.50 |
| Lucas Duda |
NYM |
$2,500 |
10.60 |
4.20 |
| Justin Smoak |
TOR |
$2,300 |
9.60 |
4.20 |
| Yonder Alonso |
SD |
$2,000 |
8.40 |
4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jason Kipnis |
CLE |
$3,500 |
11.30 |
3.20 |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$4,800 |
10.80 |
2.30 |
| Dee Gordon |
MIA |
$3,800 |
10.60 |
2.80 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$2,700 |
10.40 |
3.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,100 |
9.10 |
4.30 |
| Jace Peterson |
ATL |
$2,100 |
8.50 |
4.10 |
| Jed Lowrie |
HOU |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$2,700 |
10.40 |
3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,400 |
11.20 |
2.50 |
| Troy Tulowitzki |
COL |
$3,200 |
10.90 |
3.40 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$4,700 |
10.90 |
2.30 |
| Jonathan Villar |
HOU |
$2,500 |
9.90 |
4.00 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jedd Gyorko |
SD |
$2,100 |
9.40 |
4.50 |
| Jonathan Villar |
HOU |
$2,500 |
9.90 |
4.00 |
| Tim Beckham |
TB |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Yadiel Rivera |
MIL |
$2,000 |
7.90 |
4.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$5,600 |
14.10 |
2.50 |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,500 |
12.40 |
2.80 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,600 |
11.80 |
2.60 |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$5,000 |
11.80 |
2.40 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Kelly Johnson |
ATL |
$2,000 |
8.90 |
4.50 |
| Adonis Garcia |
ATL |
$2,200 |
9.40 |
4.30 |
| Aaron Hill |
ARZ |
$2,000 |
8.30 |
4.10 |
| Juan Uribe |
LAD |
$2,100 |
8.10 |
3.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Bryce Harper |
WSH |
$5,700 |
13.80 |
2.40 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,900 |
12.60 |
2.60 |
| Jose Bautista |
TOR |
$4,400 |
12.60 |
2.90 |
| Carlos Gonzalez |
COL |
$4,500 |
12.30 |
2.70 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Franklin Gutierrez |
SEA |
$2,300 |
11.30 |
4.90 |
| Brandon Guyer |
TB |
$2,100 |
9.70 |
4.60 |
| Chris Coghlan |
CHC |
$2,000 |
9.20 |
4.60 |
| Preston Tucker |
HOU |
$2,300 |
10.50 |
4.50 |
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.
