Monday, June 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jon Lester |
| P Two | Danny Duffy |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Steve Souza |
| OF Two | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 104.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,000 | 38.20 | 3.50 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $9,000 | 30.40 | 3.40 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $9,700 | 30.10 | 3.10 |
| Steven Matz | NYM | $9,700 | 27.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | KC | $6,900 | 25.80 | 3.70 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $9,000 | 30.40 | 3.40 |
| Adam Morgan | PHI | $6,000 | 18.10 | 3.00 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $9,700 | 30.10 | 3.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 9.90 | 4.50 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,700 | 9.20 | 3.40 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,800 | 9.20 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,400 | 8.00 | 3.30 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 9.90 | 4.50 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,700 | 7.50 | 2.80 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $0 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 13.20 | 3.70 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.80 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.90 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.30 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $3,400 | 10.30 | 3.00 |
| Brett Wallace | SD | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.80 |
| Ryan Rua | TEX | $3,000 | 9.40 | 3.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 11.90 | 2.90 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,700 | 11.50 | 3.10 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.70 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,000 | 10.60 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,900 | 8.20 | 2.80 |
| Sean Rodriguez | PIT | $2,500 | 8.30 | 3.30 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,400 | 7.90 | 3.30 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,100 | 10.30 | 4.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,700 | 10.20 | 2.80 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,100 | 9.90 | 3.20 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,700 | 8.80 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Janish | BAL | $0 | ||
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,700 | 8.60 | 3.20 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,500 | 8.30 | 3.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.30 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 12.90 | 4.90 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 12.90 | 4.90 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.80 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.40 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.30 | 3.50 |
| J.D. Martinez | DET | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.30 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,700 | 12.00 | 4.40 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $3,100 | 11.70 | 3.80 |
| Carl Crawford | LAD | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.50 |
| Peter Bourjos | STL | $2,000 | 7.20 | 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.