Tuesday, June 14, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | David Price |
| C | Yan Gomes |
| 1B | Adrian Gonzalez |
| 2B | Jed Lowrie |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Two | Carlos Gomez |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 109.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,900 | 41.90 | 3.50 |
| David Price | DET | $10,500 | 39.40 | 3.80 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $9,800 | 32.30 | 3.30 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,400 | 31.70 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,400 | 31.70 | 4.30 |
| David Price | DET | $10,500 | 39.40 | 3.80 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | NYY | $7,500 | 26.00 | 3.50 |
| Jaime Garcia | STL | $8,100 | 29.60 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.80 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.10 | 2.90 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.80 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $2,500 | 10.00 | 4.00 |
| Jose Lobaton | WSH | $2,000 | 6.70 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,100 | 7.70 | 3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 13.50 | 3.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 13.40 | 3.20 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,800 | 13.00 | 3.40 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,500 | 11.60 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.80 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,200 | 10.50 | 3.30 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $2,700 | 10.70 | 4.00 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 10.10 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 12.40 | 3.00 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.60 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,400 | 10.50 | 2.40 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 8.60 | 3.00 |
| Brett Lawrie | OAK | $2,700 | 9.20 | 3.40 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,200 | 6.30 | 2.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,500 | 12.90 | 5.20 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 11.80 | 3.00 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,400 | 10.80 | 3.20 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 10.50 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,500 | 12.90 | 5.20 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,600 | 8.60 | 3.30 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,300 | 7.60 | 3.30 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,400 | 7.60 | 3.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 13.50 | 3.10 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,000 | 12.40 | 6.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 12.80 | 3.00 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,500 | 12.30 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,000 | 12.40 | 6.20 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.30 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.40 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,000 | 10.50 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,500 | 14.20 | 3.20 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $2,900 | 12.80 | 4.40 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,300 | 12.70 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Waldrop | CIN | $0 | ||
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,300 | 11.00 | 4.80 |
| Ben Revere | PHI | $2,900 | 9.50 | 3.30 |
| Peter O’Brien | ARZ | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.10 |
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.