Monday, August 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Cole Hamels |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Mark Reynolds |
| 2B | Matt Carpenter |
| SS | Jhonny Peralta |
| 3B | Jedd Gyorko |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | Brandon Moss |
| OF Three | Matt Holliday |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 148.76 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $10,900 | 35.71 | 3.28 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $8,400 | 35.02 | 4.17 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $10,700 | 31.30 | 2.93 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,400 | 28.14 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $8,400 | 35.02 | 4.17 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $5,500 | 22.80 | 4.15 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,300 | 24.41 | 3.88 |
| Kendall Graveman | OAK | $5,700 | 20.54 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | STL | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $4,300 | 11.05 | 2.57 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,100 | 9.90 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yadier Molina | STL | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.86 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,400 | 9.11 | 3.79 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.49 | 3.20 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,700 | 11.04 | 2.98 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 11.03 | 3.07 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,800 | 10.94 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,000 | 9.37 | 4.69 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,300 | 8.36 | 3.63 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,000 | 10.83 | 3.61 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,700 | 9.71 | 3.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 15.82 | 3.96 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,200 | 10.70 | 2.55 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,800 | 10.37 | 2.73 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $2,700 | 10.24 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 15.82 | 3.96 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $2,700 | 10.24 | 3.79 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,500 | 9.27 | 3.71 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,600 | 9.45 | 3.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,100 | 13.44 | 4.33 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,400 | 13.35 | 3.04 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,500 | 11.32 | 3.23 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 11.29 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,100 | 9.53 | 4.54 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,100 | 13.44 | 4.33 |
| Taylor Featherston | LAA | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.98 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 6.51 | 3.25 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,600 | 13.90 | 5.35 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,900 | 11.77 | 4.06 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 11.12 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,600 | 13.90 | 5.35 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,900 | 11.77 | 4.06 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,500 | 9.23 | 3.69 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,500 | 19.73 | 5.64 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,300 | 16.68 | 5.06 |
| Brandon Moss | CLE | $3,300 | 13.38 | 4.05 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,900 | 13.05 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,500 | 19.73 | 5.64 |
| Matt Holliday | STL | $3,300 | 16.68 | 5.06 |
| Tony Kemp | HOU | $2,100 | 10.07 | 4.79 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,900 | 13.05 | 4.50 |
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.