Wednesday, August 10, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Ian Kennedy |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Adrian Gonzalez |
| 2B | Devon Travis |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Josh Reddick |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 121.97 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $9,600 | 29.85 | 3.11 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,400 | 29.25 | 3.48 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $10,000 | 29.05 | 2.90 |
| Scott Kazmir | OAK | $9,000 | 28.99 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel De La Cruz | ATL | $5,000 | 20.12 | 4.02 |
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $6,300 | 22.56 | 3.58 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,400 | 29.25 | 3.48 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $7,800 | 26.02 | 3.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,000 | 10.83 | 3.61 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,400 | 10.50 | 3.09 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,500 | 10.23 | 2.92 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,900 | 10.02 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 9.62 | 4.81 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 9.09 | 4.55 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,200 | 8.48 | 3.86 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 8.83 | 3.84 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,500 | 12.47 | 3.56 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,600 | 12.27 | 2.67 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 11.81 | 2.95 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,200 | 11.63 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.77 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,100 | 9.69 | 4.62 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,500 | 10.82 | 4.33 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 11.60 | 2.83 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,600 | 11.16 | 3.10 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,300 | 10.89 | 3.30 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 10.88 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,100 | 9.29 | 4.43 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,600 | 10.39 | 4.00 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,200 | 8.62 | 3.92 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,700 | 10.45 | 3.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,600 | 11.55 | 3.21 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,100 | 10.89 | 2.66 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 10.28 | 2.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,300 | 9.75 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,200 | 8.27 | 3.76 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,200 | 8.06 | 3.66 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 7.23 | 3.61 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,300 | 7.99 | 3.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,100 | 13.46 | 3.28 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,000 | 12.39 | 3.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 12.33 | 3.16 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,200 | 11.37 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.21 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,500 | 9.57 | 3.83 |
| Trevor Plouffe | MIN | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.64 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,200 | 11.37 | 3.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 13.45 | 2.99 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 11.97 | 2.72 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,400 | 11.88 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,000 | 10.19 | 5.10 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,100 | 9.47 | 4.51 |
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,300 | 10.29 | 4.47 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,500 | 11.06 | 4.42 |
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.