Wednesday, April 20, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Madison Bumgarner |
| C |
Welington Castillo |
| 1B |
Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B |
Jose Altuve |
| SS |
Carlos Correa |
| 3B |
Josh Donaldson |
| OF One |
Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two |
George Springer |
| OF Three |
Josh Reddick |
| Salary |
$44,000 |
| Expected Points |
138.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Madison Bumgarner |
SF |
$10,800 |
40.30 |
3.70 |
| Chris Sale |
CHW |
$12,000 |
39.70 |
3.30 |
| Cole Hamels |
PHI |
$9,900 |
36.70 |
3.70 |
| Danny Salazar |
CLE |
$9,200 |
33.50 |
3.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Drew Pomeranz |
OAK |
$6,200 |
27.20 |
4.40 |
| Kendall Graveman |
OAK |
$5,000 |
20.90 |
4.20 |
| Raisel Iglesias |
CIN |
$7,800 |
31.20 |
4.00 |
| Chad Bettis |
COL |
$6,400 |
25.40 |
4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Welington Castillo |
CHC |
$2,700 |
10.00 |
3.70 |
| Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,500 |
9.90 |
2.80 |
| Brian McCann |
NYY |
$3,200 |
9.90 |
3.10 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
9.80 |
3.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Hank Conger |
HOU |
$2,100 |
8.40 |
4.00 |
| Evan Gattis |
HOU |
$2,400 |
9.60 |
4.00 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
9.80 |
3.80 |
| Cameron Rupp |
PHI |
$2,200 |
8.10 |
3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$4,500 |
14.10 |
3.10 |
| Chris Davis |
BAL |
$4,300 |
12.40 |
2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
$4,100 |
12.10 |
2.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$4,100 |
11.80 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adam Lind |
MIL |
$2,100 |
10.50 |
5.00 |
| Logan Morrison |
SEA |
$2,000 |
8.90 |
4.40 |
| Yonder Alonso |
SD |
$2,000 |
8.70 |
4.30 |
| Matt Adams |
STL |
$2,100 |
8.90 |
4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$4,900 |
12.60 |
2.60 |
| Jason Kipnis |
CLE |
$3,700 |
11.30 |
3.10 |
| Robinson Cano |
SEA |
$3,500 |
10.80 |
3.10 |
| Dee Gordon |
MIA |
$3,800 |
10.60 |
2.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,000 |
9.10 |
4.60 |
| Jed Lowrie |
HOU |
$2,200 |
9.10 |
4.10 |
| Chris Owings |
ARZ |
$2,100 |
8.50 |
4.00 |
| Adam Rosales |
TEX |
$2,100 |
8.40 |
4.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,200 |
12.20 |
2.90 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$4,800 |
10.90 |
2.30 |
| Eduardo Nunez |
MIN |
$2,800 |
10.10 |
3.60 |
| Jonathan Villar |
HOU |
$2,700 |
10.10 |
3.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brad Miller |
SEA |
$2,200 |
9.00 |
4.10 |
| Danny Espinosa |
WSH |
$2,100 |
8.50 |
4.10 |
| Yadiel Rivera |
MIL |
$2,000 |
8.00 |
4.00 |
| Erick Aybar |
LAA |
$2,000 |
7.60 |
3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,600 |
12.20 |
2.60 |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$5,400 |
12.10 |
2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$5,100 |
11.90 |
2.30 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,300 |
11.30 |
2.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Aaron Hill |
ARZ |
$2,000 |
8.50 |
4.30 |
| Kelly Johnson |
ATL |
$2,100 |
8.90 |
4.20 |
| Danny Valencia |
TOR |
$2,400 |
9.70 |
4.00 |
| Adonis Garcia |
ATL |
$2,300 |
9.30 |
4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| George Springer |
HOU |
$3,700 |
13.30 |
3.60 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,700 |
13.10 |
2.80 |
| Domingo Santana |
HOU |
$2,700 |
12.70 |
4.70 |
| Andrew McCutchen |
PIT |
$4,500 |
12.60 |
2.80 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Craig Gentry |
OAK |
$2,000 |
9.60 |
4.80 |
| Domingo Santana |
HOU |
$2,700 |
12.70 |
4.70 |
| Carlos Gomez |
MIL |
$2,700 |
12.30 |
4.60 |
| Kevin Kiermaier |
TB |
$2,300 |
10.50 |
4.60 |
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.