Sunday, June 12, 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 | Josh Phegley |
| 1B | Billy Butler |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Steve Souza |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | Jake Smolinski |
| Salary | $34,200 |
| Expected Points | 145.60 |
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 |
| Steven Matz | NYM | $9,800 | 30.20 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendall Graveman | OAK | $4,800 | 21.70 | 4.50 |
| Matt Moore | TB | $6,800 | 28.00 | 4.10 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $7,700 | 29.90 | 3.90 |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | BAL | $6,300 | 24.00 | 3.80 |
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 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 11.10 | 3.40 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,000 | 10.70 | 5.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,400 | 14.80 | 6.20 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,000 | 10.70 | 5.30 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.50 |
| Ramon Cabrera | CIN | $2,000 | 7.90 | 4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 13.60 | 3.20 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 13.10 | 3.00 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,700 | 12.60 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,700 | 12.60 | 4.70 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.90 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,200 | 12.30 | 3.90 |
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 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,400 | 10.60 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jed Lowrie | HOU | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.20 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.90 |
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 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.70 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,700 | 11.90 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,100 | 13.80 | 4.50 |
| Josh Rutledge | LAA | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.00 |
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 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 12.20 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,200 | 11.40 | 5.20 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,100 | 10.70 | 5.10 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 16.80 | 4.90 |
| Juan Uribe | LAD | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.60 |
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 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $3,300 | 13.90 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,100 | 14.70 | 7.00 |
| Michael Taylor | WSH | $2,200 | 11.80 | 5.40 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,000 | 9.80 | 4.90 |
| Khris Davis | MIL | $3,300 | 15.00 | 4.50 |
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.