Saturday, August 13, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | James Shields |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Cesar Hernandez |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Dexter Fowler |
| OF Two | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Three | Corey Dickerson |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 104.96 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,700 | 21.80 | 1.72 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,900 | 17.65 | 1.62 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $12,200 | 17.38 | 1.42 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $10,000 | 16.30 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $5,000 | 12.25 | 2.45 |
| Luke Weaver | STL | $4,200 | 10.25 | 2.44 |
| Dillon Gee | NYM | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.01 |
| Matt Shoemaker | LAA | $6,400 | 11.74 | 1.83 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,900 | 9.27 | 2.38 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $4,700 | 8.70 | 1.85 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 7.73 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 7.49 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,400 | 11.64 | 2.16 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,000 | 10.58 | 2.12 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,200 | 8.73 | 1.68 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,700 | 8.50 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
| Steve Pearce | BAL | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,700 | 7.19 | 2.66 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $5,000 | 9.24 | 1.85 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $4,700 | 8.98 | 1.91 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,000 | 8.78 | 1.76 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $5,200 | 8.66 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,100 | 6.85 | 3.26 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,500 | 7.17 | 2.87 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.59 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,500 | 8.57 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,000 | 9.70 | 1.94 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $4,000 | 8.54 | 2.14 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,800 | 8.38 | 1.74 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,700 | 8.25 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.71 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 7.47 | 2.58 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,900 | 11.30 | 2.31 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,000 | 8.94 | 2.23 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $4,200 | 8.89 | 2.12 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,100 | 7.59 | 2.45 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,900 | 11.30 | 2.31 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,000 | 8.94 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $5,200 | 10.33 | 1.99 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 10.04 | 1.79 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,200 | 10.01 | 3.13 |
| Matt Kemp | SD | $4,100 | 9.62 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Bourjos | STL | $2,100 | 6.81 | 3.24 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,200 | 10.01 | 3.13 |
| Nolan Reimold | BAL | $2,000 | 6.22 | 3.11 |
| Tyler Goeddel | PHI | $2,300 | 6.97 | 3.03 |
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.