Friday, April 22, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P |
Matt Harvey |
| C |
Welington Castillo |
| 1B |
Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B |
Brian Dozier |
| SS |
Trevor Story |
| 3B |
Nolan Arenado |
| OF One |
Mookie Betts |
| OF Two |
Bryce Harper |
| OF Three |
Jose Bautista |
| Salary |
$44,800 |
| Expected Points |
134.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Matt Harvey |
NYM |
$9,800 |
37.90 |
3.90 |
| Jon Lester |
CHC |
$10,600 |
37.20 |
3.50 |
| Felix Hernandez |
SEA |
$11,000 |
33.30 |
3.00 |
| Adam Wainwright |
STL |
$8,500 |
30.80 |
3.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Zach Davies |
MIL |
$6,100 |
27.20 |
4.50 |
| Nick Tropeano |
LAA |
$5,800 |
25.40 |
4.40 |
| Aaron Nola |
PHI |
$6,900 |
29.00 |
4.20 |
| Matt Harvey |
NYM |
$9,800 |
37.90 |
3.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,700 |
11.10 |
4.10 |
| Yasmani Grandal |
LAD |
$3,700 |
10.30 |
2.80 |
| Welington Castillo |
CHC |
$2,900 |
10.20 |
3.50 |
| Buster Posey |
SF |
$3,400 |
9.90 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Dioner Navarro |
TOR |
$2,000 |
9.30 |
4.60 |
| Curt Casali |
TB |
$2,000 |
8.70 |
4.40 |
| Devin Mesoraco |
CIN |
$2,700 |
11.10 |
4.10 |
| Russell Martin |
TOR |
$2,600 |
9.90 |
3.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
ARZ |
$4,500 |
14.20 |
3.20 |
| Anthony Rizzo |
CHC |
$4,200 |
12.30 |
2.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera |
DET |
$4,000 |
12.00 |
3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion |
TOR |
$4,100 |
11.70 |
2.90 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adam Lind |
MIL |
$2,100 |
10.10 |
4.80 |
| Justin Smoak |
TOR |
$2,200 |
10.40 |
4.70 |
| C.J. Cron |
LAA |
$2,100 |
9.10 |
4.30 |
| Yonder Alonso |
SD |
$2,000 |
8.60 |
4.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$2,900 |
11.70 |
4.00 |
| Jason Kipnis |
CLE |
$3,500 |
11.30 |
3.20 |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$5,100 |
10.90 |
2.10 |
| Logan Forsythe |
TB |
$3,300 |
10.70 |
3.20 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Cesar Hernandez |
PHI |
$2,000 |
9.10 |
4.60 |
| Chris Owings |
ARZ |
$2,100 |
8.50 |
4.10 |
| Jace Peterson |
ATL |
$2,200 |
8.80 |
4.00 |
| Brian Dozier |
MIN |
$2,900 |
11.70 |
4.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Carlos Correa |
HOU |
$4,200 |
11.20 |
2.70 |
| Trevor Story |
COL |
$4,900 |
11.10 |
2.30 |
| Jose Ramirez |
NYY |
$2,700 |
10.70 |
4.00 |
| Corey Seager |
LAD |
$4,000 |
10.40 |
2.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Erick Aybar |
LAA |
$2,000 |
8.20 |
4.10 |
| Tim Beckham |
TB |
$2,200 |
8.90 |
4.00 |
| Jose Ramirez |
NYY |
$2,700 |
10.70 |
4.00 |
| Eduardo Escobar |
MIN |
$2,400 |
9.40 |
3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Nolan Arenado |
COL |
$5,300 |
13.20 |
2.50 |
| Kris Bryant |
CHC |
$4,100 |
12.00 |
2.90 |
| Josh Donaldson |
TOR |
$5,200 |
12.00 |
2.30 |
| Manny Machado |
BAL |
$4,900 |
11.80 |
2.40 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Kelly Johnson |
ATL |
$2,000 |
8.90 |
4.40 |
| Luis Valbuena |
HOU |
$2,300 |
9.20 |
4.00 |
| Juan Uribe |
LAD |
$2,100 |
8.30 |
3.90 |
| Adonis Garcia |
ATL |
$2,300 |
8.80 |
3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Bryce Harper |
WSH |
$5,900 |
13.60 |
2.30 |
| Andrew McCutchen |
PIT |
$4,500 |
13.10 |
2.90 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$4,600 |
12.40 |
2.70 |
| Jose Bautista |
TOR |
$4,600 |
12.20 |
2.60 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Rafael Ortega |
LAA |
$2,000 |
10.20 |
5.10 |
| Preston Tucker |
HOU |
$2,100 |
10.40 |
5.00 |
| Aaron Hicks |
MIN |
$2,200 |
10.90 |
4.90 |
| Steve Pearce |
BAL |
$2,100 |
10.20 |
4.80 |
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.