Tuesday, June 28, 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 | David Ross |
| 1B | Byung-ho Park |
| 2B | Devon Travis |
| SS | Javier Baez |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Aaron Hicks |
| OF Two | Matt Szczur |
| OF Three | Franklin Gutierrez |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 134.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,100 | 36.80 | 3.30 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,600 | 36.00 | 3.40 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,600 | 22.60 | 4.00 |
| Erik Johnson | CHW | $5,500 | 22.20 | 4.00 |
| Matt Harvey | NYM | $8,300 | 30.40 | 3.70 |
| J.A. Happ | SEA | $7,600 | 26.90 | 3.50 |
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 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.10 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,100 | 12.40 | 4.00 |
| Hank Conger | HOU | $2,100 | 8.20 | 3.90 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 9.90 | 4.50 |
| Brett Wallace | SD | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.20 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,600 | 9.50 | 3.70 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 15.40 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,200 | 11.30 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.20 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 15.50 | 5.30 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 11.20 | 2.80 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,800 | 10.90 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 15.50 | 5.30 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.60 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 8.50 | 3.50 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARZ | $2,100 | 7.00 | 3.30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | CHW | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.90 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 16.50 | 3.90 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.70 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,300 | 12.00 | 3.60 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Szczur | CHC | $2,200 | 12.40 | 5.60 |
| Daniel Nava | BOS | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.20 |
| Oswaldo Arcia | MIN | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.20 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,300 | 13.10 | 4.00 |
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.