Thursday, September 17, 2015 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | STL | $9,700 | X | STL@MIL |
| Yordano Ventura | KC | $9,500 | X | KAN@CLE |
| Colby Lewis | TEX | $8,000 | X | HOU@TEX |
| Hector Santiago | LAA | $8,800 | X | LAA@MIN |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lackey | STL | $9,700 | X | STL@MIL |
| Jarred Cosart | MIA | $4,900 | MIA@WAS | |
| Colby Lewis | TEX | $8,000 | X | HOU@TEX |
| Yordano Ventura | KC | $9,500 | X | KAN@CLE |
Catchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,600 | X | TOR@ATL |
| J.P. Arencibia | TB | $4,300 | BAL@TAM | |
| Martin Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | STL@MIL | |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,000 | X | KAN@CLE |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,600 | X | TOR@ATL |
| Martin Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | STL@MIL | |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,300 | X | LAA@MIN |
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,000 | TOR@ATL |
First Baseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $4,500 | X | HOU@TEX |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,600 | BAL@TAM | |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,600 | X | TOR@ATL |
| Joe Mauer | MIN | $3,400 | X | LAA@MIN |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Fielder | TEX | $4,500 | X | HOU@TEX |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,600 | BAL@TAM | |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,100 | MIA@WAS | |
| Joe Mauer | MIN | $3,400 | X | LAA@MIN |
Second Baseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,800 | MIA@WAS | |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $3,900 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,200 | X | HOU@TEX |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | X | HOU@TEX |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,800 | MIA@WAS | |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $3,900 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,200 | X | HOU@TEX |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $3,200 | MIA@WAS |
Shortstop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,100 | KAN@CLE | |
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $4,000 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $5,000 | X | HOU@TEX |
| Jean Segura | MIL | $3,600 | STL@MIL |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,100 | KAN@CLE | |
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $4,000 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Jean Segura | MIL | $3,600 | STL@MIL | |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $3,700 | X | LAA@MIN |
Third Baseman
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $3,900 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $4,100 | X | HOU@TEX |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | BAL@TAM | |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,300 | X | STL@MIL |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $3,900 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $4,100 | X | HOU@TEX |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | BAL@TAM | |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $3,200 | MIA@WAS |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,900 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $3,900 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $4,400 | X | STL@MIL |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,700 | X | |
| Khris Davis | MIL | $3,700 | STL@MIL | |
| Shin-soo Choo | TEX | $4,700 | X | HOU@TEX |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Good Matchup | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $3,900 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,900 | X | MIA@WAS |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $4,400 | X | STL@MIL |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,700 | X | |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,800 | BAL@TAM | |
| Khris Davis | MIL | $3,700 | STL@MIL |
Picks are based on historical performance, match-up, and weather. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.