Monday, June 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jon Lester |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Tim Beckham |
| SS | Javier Baez |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Steve Souza |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 132.50 |
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 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,000 | 38.20 | 3.50 |
| Robbie Ray | ARZ | $6,700 | 23.80 | 3.50 |
| Christian Friedrich | COL | $5,800 | 20.00 | 3.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,700 | 10.50 | 2.80 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | $3,100 | 10.00 | 3.20 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 9.90 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 9.70 | 4.80 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 9.90 | 4.50 |
| Jason Castro | HOU | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.90 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $2,600 | 10.90 | 4.20 |
| Brett Wallace | SD | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.80 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.80 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,700 | 10.30 | 3.80 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,100 | 10.30 | 4.90 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.70 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.40 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | PHI | $2,300 | 7.80 | 3.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 12.90 | 4.90 |
| 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 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 12.90 | 4.90 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,700 | 8.80 | 3.30 |
| 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 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $3,800 | 12.00 | 3.20 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,800 | 11.20 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.40 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,300 | 8.80 | 3.80 |
| Nick Castellanos | DET | $2,800 | 10.30 | 3.70 |
| Cole Figueroa | NYY | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.30 | 3.50 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.90 |
| J.D. Martinez | DET | $4,000 | 12.50 | 3.10 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 12.20 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Crawford | LAD | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.50 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,300 | 10.30 | 4.50 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,700 | 12.00 | 4.40 |
| Desmond Jennings | TB | $2,300 | 9.90 | 4.30 |
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.