Tuesday, August 9, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Mike Leake |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Aaron Altherr |
| OF Two | Steve Souza |
| OF Three | Andrew McCutchen |
| Salary | $47,800 |
| Expected Points | 111.31 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $12,900 | 22.67 | 1.76 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $12,200 | 19.67 | 1.61 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $11,100 | 16.66 | 1.50 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $9,700 | 15.91 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | CIN | $4,500 | 13.57 | 3.01 |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | $4,000 | 10.40 | 2.60 |
| Edinson Volquez | KC | $5,200 | 11.76 | 2.26 |
| A.J. Griffin | OAK | $5,000 | 10.52 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $3,000 | 8.84 | 2.95 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,900 | 8.52 | 2.18 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,900 | 8.08 | 2.07 |
| James McCann | DET | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.26 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $3,000 | 8.84 | 2.95 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 6.89 | 2.87 |
| James McCann | DET | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,400 | 11.19 | 2.07 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,900 | 9.68 | 1.98 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,900 | 9.65 | 3.33 |
| David Freese | LAA | $3,400 | 9.28 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $2,900 | 9.65 | 3.33 |
| David Freese | LAA | $3,400 | 9.28 | 2.73 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,200 | 10.66 | 3.33 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.05 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,800 | 8.70 | 1.81 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,200 | 8.31 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,200 | 10.66 | 3.33 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,100 | 5.09 | 2.43 |
| Tyler Ladendorf | OAK | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,000 | 11.04 | 2.21 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $3,500 | 8.13 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,400 | 6.07 | 2.53 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,200 | 5.50 | 2.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,300 | 10.86 | 2.05 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 10.14 | 2.30 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 10.14 | 2.30 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,200 | 7.26 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Marte | PIT | $5,300 | 11.98 | 2.26 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,000 | 11.59 | 2.90 |
| Gregory Polanco | PIT | $5,200 | 11.20 | 2.15 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,200 | 10.91 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,600 | 8.59 | 3.30 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,100 | 6.83 | 3.25 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $2,600 | 7.60 | 2.92 |
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.