Wednesday, June 15, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Sonny Gray |
| C | Rene Rivera |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Brad Miller |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Jake Smolinski |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | Franklin Gutierrez |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 109.30 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,000 | 48.10 | 3.70 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,000 | 42.50 | 3.90 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,200 | 39.70 | 3.50 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,400 | 36.90 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Bettis | COL | $5,600 | 23.20 | 4.20 |
| Hector Santiago | LAA | $6,900 | 26.40 | 3.80 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,400 | 25.70 | 4.00 |
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $7,200 | 27.40 | 3.80 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.80 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.30 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.80 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,900 | 10.40 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.40 |
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $3,000 | 11.30 | 3.80 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.80 |
| Tyler Flowers | CHW | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 13.50 | 3.20 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,600 | 12.90 | 3.60 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,500 | 13.10 | 3.80 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,000 | 11.70 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ike Davis | OAK | $2,000 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.60 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.30 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.30 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,000 | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.30 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 10.30 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,000 | 11.20 | 5.60 |
| Matt Reynolds | NYM | $2,000 | 7.40 | 3.70 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,200 | 7.10 | 3.20 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,400 | 11.30 | 3.30 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 10.60 | 2.70 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 10.40 | 3.50 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,600 | 7.20 | 2.80 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,300 | 8.10 | 3.50 |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | $2,400 | 7.50 | 3.10 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 13.60 | 3.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 13.10 | 3.10 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,600 | 12.50 | 3.50 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,600 | 11.80 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.80 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.80 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.40 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,200 | 14.20 | 3.40 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.80 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,300 | 13.00 | 3.00 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,700 | 11.80 | 4.40 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.40 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 9.10 | 3.30 |
| Michael Martinez | CLE | $0 |
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.