Monday, August 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Collin McHugh |
| P Two | Cole Hamels |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Brandon Moss |
| 2B | Jedd Gyorko |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Matt Holliday |
| OF Two | Jose Bautista |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $47,400 |
| Expected Points | 114.22 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,800 | 18.79 | 1.47 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $8,200 | 18.31 | 2.23 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $12,400 | 16.53 | 1.33 |
| Michael Fulmer | DET | $8,900 | 14.41 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $4,000 | 10.99 | 2.75 |
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $6,000 | 13.43 | 2.24 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $8,200 | 18.31 | 2.23 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,100 | 12.02 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,100 | 9.77 | 3.15 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,700 | 8.75 | 2.37 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,100 | 9.77 | 3.15 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,400 | 7.04 | 2.93 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,800 | 7.78 | 2.78 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Moss | CLE | $4,100 | 10.01 | 2.44 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,400 | 9.41 | 1.74 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,900 | 8.30 | 2.13 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $4,100 | 8.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.70 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,700 | 6.62 | 2.45 |
| Brandon Moss | CLE | $4,100 | 10.01 | 2.44 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,400 | 8.18 | 2.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,300 | 11.86 | 2.76 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $3,000 | 10.58 | 3.53 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,700 | 8.43 | 1.79 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,200 | 8.03 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $3,000 | 10.58 | 3.53 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,300 | 11.86 | 2.76 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| Taylor Featherston | LAA | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,100 | 10.30 | 2.02 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $5,100 | 8.79 | 1.72 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $5,000 | 8.71 | 1.74 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,100 | 8.01 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 6.42 | 2.21 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $3,500 | 7.49 | 2.14 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,100 | 10.30 | 2.02 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,500 | 10.28 | 2.94 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $4,000 | 9.26 | 2.31 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.53 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,500 | 10.28 | 2.94 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $4,000 | 9.26 | 2.31 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,300 | 7.46 | 2.26 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.53 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $4,400 | 14.94 | 3.39 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $3,600 | 9.87 | 2.74 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $5,500 | 9.35 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $4,400 | 14.94 | 3.39 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
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.