Tuesday, June 28, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Matt Harvey |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Eduardo Nunez |
| OF One | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Peter O’Brien |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 104.30 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,600 | 36.00 | 3.40 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,100 | 36.80 | 3.30 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,800 | 34.40 | 3.20 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,000 | 32.80 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $8,300 | 30.40 | 3.70 |
| Matt Wisler | SD | $6,700 | 22.60 | 3.40 |
| J.A. Happ | SEA | $7,600 | 26.90 | 3.50 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 22.60 | 4.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,100 | 12.40 | 4.00 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,700 | 11.20 | 3.00 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,200 | 10.10 | 3.20 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.50 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.90 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
| Erik Kratz | KC | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 15.40 | 3.60 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,800 | 14.70 | 3.10 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 12.60 | 2.90 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,200 | 12.40 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,600 | 9.50 | 3.70 |
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 9.90 | 4.50 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,700 | 8.90 | 3.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 15.50 | 5.30 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.60 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.60 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.40 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.20 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,600 | 8.30 | 3.20 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 15.50 | 5.30 |
| Emilio Bonifacio | CHW | $2,000 | 6.90 | 3.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 11.20 | 2.80 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,800 | 10.90 | 2.90 |
| Trevor Story | COL | $3,600 | 10.90 | 3.00 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,000 | 9.80 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,100 | 6.70 | 3.20 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.50 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.00 | 3.30 |
| Chris Taylor | SEA | $0 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 16.50 | 3.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,900 | 14.80 | 3.00 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,500 | 13.80 | 3.10 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,100 | 9.70 | 3.10 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 16.50 | 3.90 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,000 | 10.30 | 3.40 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,900 | 8.00 | 2.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.90 | 3.00 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.90 |
| Matt Szczur | CHC | $2,200 | 12.40 | 5.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.90 |
| Cody Asche | PHI | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.70 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 7.40 | 2.60 |
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.