Sunday, June 26, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Troy Tulowitzki |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Jason Heyward |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Starling Marte |
| Salary | $34,200 |
| Expected Points | 140.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,100 | 47.00 | 3.60 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,100 | 40.50 | 3.70 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $10,900 | 38.80 | 3.60 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $11,000 | 37.10 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $7,300 | 31.00 | 4.30 |
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | $6,000 | 25.60 | 4.30 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,600 | 27.80 | 4.20 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $5,200 | 21.20 | 4.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Phegley | OAK | $2,900 | 10.60 | 3.70 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,200 | 10.60 | 3.30 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 10.30 | 3.30 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,600 | 10.20 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Montero | CHC | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.40 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.20 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,000 | 14.40 | 2.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,400 | 13.50 | 4.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.20 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $2,800 | 12.50 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $2,800 | 12.50 | 4.50 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.10 |
| Brett Wallace | SD | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.10 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,400 | 13.50 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 11.60 | 3.10 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 10.90 | 2.80 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,100 | 10.80 | 2.60 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 10.70 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,000 | 10.30 | 5.10 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $2,400 | 9.70 | 4.00 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,800 | 12.30 | 4.40 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 11.80 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 11.50 | 2.70 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 11.40 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,100 | 9.60 | 4.60 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $2,800 | 12.30 | 4.40 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.10 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $3,800 | 14.60 | 3.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 13.80 | 3.00 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $2,500 | 12.20 | 4.90 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $2,500 | 12.20 | 4.90 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.40 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 14.40 | 3.60 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,000 | 13.00 | 6.50 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 12.90 | 2.90 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,300 | 12.80 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,000 | 13.00 | 6.50 |
| Starling Marte | PIT | $2,000 | 11.80 | 5.90 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,000 | 10.90 | 5.50 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $2,200 | 11.40 | 5.20 |
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.