Sunday, June 12, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Cole Hamels |
| P Two | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Kevin Plawecki |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Khris Davis |
| OF Two | Jason Heyward |
| OF Three | Jake Smolinski |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 106.60 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,400 | 35.00 | 3.10 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $10,000 | 32.30 | 3.20 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,600 | 31.40 | 3.30 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $7,700 | 29.90 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Miley | BOS | $7,900 | 23.30 | 2.90 |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | BAL | $6,300 | 24.00 | 3.80 |
| Kendall Graveman | OAK | $4,800 | 21.70 | 4.50 |
| Yordano Ventura | KC | $7,200 | 23.30 | 3.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,400 | 14.80 | 6.20 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.80 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,000 | 10.70 | 5.30 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 11.10 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,000 | 10.70 | 5.30 |
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,400 | 14.80 | 6.20 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,300 | 7.90 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,000 | 6.50 | 3.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 13.60 | 3.20 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,700 | 12.60 | 4.70 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 13.10 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,700 | 12.60 | 4.70 |
| Jefry Marte | DET | $2,300 | 7.20 | 3.10 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.20 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,900 | 11.70 | 3.00 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 11.50 | 2.70 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,100 | 10.70 | 5.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,100 | 10.70 | 5.10 |
| Josh Rutledge | LAA | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Matt Reynolds | NYM | $2,000 | 6.80 | 3.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,100 | 13.80 | 4.50 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 12.50 | 3.40 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,100 | 11.80 | 3.80 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,700 | 11.90 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,000 | 6.60 | 3.30 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.00 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,100 | 13.80 | 4.50 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,700 | 8.50 | 3.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 16.80 | 4.90 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 14.90 | 3.20 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 13.20 | 3.30 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 11.40 | 5.20 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 16.80 | 4.90 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.60 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khris Davis | MIL | $3,300 | 15.00 | 4.50 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,100 | 14.70 | 7.00 |
| Matt Kemp | SD | $3,500 | 14.20 | 4.10 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,600 | 13.80 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,100 | 14.70 | 7.00 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.20 |
| Coco Crisp | OAK | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.90 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
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.