Tuesday, August 9, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Mark Teixeira |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Two | Starling Marte |
| OF Three | Jake Smolinski |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 137.41 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,800 | 41.38 | 3.51 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,600 | 37.54 | 3.54 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,200 | 31.47 | 3.08 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $8,800 | 30.83 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | CIN | $7,400 | 27.66 | 3.74 |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | $6,000 | 22.32 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,300 | 23.33 | 3.70 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,600 | 37.54 | 3.54 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,900 | 11.04 | 3.81 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,200 | 10.50 | 3.28 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 10.16 | 5.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,000 | 10.16 | 5.08 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.45 |
| Jeff Mathis | MIA | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.27 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,400 | 14.85 | 3.38 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,000 | 12.85 | 3.21 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,800 | 12.63 | 4.51 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,400 | 12.31 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,300 | 10.38 | 4.51 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,800 | 12.63 | 4.51 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.26 |
| David Freese | LAA | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,600 | 13.44 | 5.17 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 12.57 | 2.99 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 11.24 | 2.88 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 11.00 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,600 | 13.44 | 5.17 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
| Tyler Ladendorf | OAK | $2,000 | 7.50 | 3.75 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $2,400 | 8.75 | 3.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 11.81 | 3.11 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,200 | 10.79 | 3.37 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,800 | 10.49 | 2.76 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,900 | 10.42 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,200 | 8.07 | 3.67 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 9.51 | 3.52 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,900 | 10.16 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,400 | 14.39 | 3.27 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,900 | 14.16 | 3.63 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 13.40 | 3.12 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,700 | 12.91 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,600 | 9.85 | 3.79 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $2,600 | 9.60 | 3.69 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,200 | 11.77 | 3.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starling Marte | PIT | $3,800 | 15.55 | 4.09 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,600 | 15.39 | 4.27 |
| Gregory Polanco | PIT | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 14.26 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 11.74 | 5.10 |
| Sean Rodriguez | PIT | $2,200 | 10.72 | 4.87 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,400 | 11.48 | 4.78 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,700 | 11.97 | 4.43 |
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.