Saturday, August 13, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Willson Contreras |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | Jace Peterson |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Adam Jones |
| OF Two | Jason Heyward |
| OF Three | Ender Inciarte |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 135.26 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,400 | 39.96 | 3.51 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,800 | 35.00 | 3.57 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,800 | 33.50 | 3.10 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $9,300 | 31.53 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,400 | 26.08 | 4.07 |
| Luke Weaver | STL | $5,500 | 21.83 | 3.97 |
| James Shields | SD | $6,600 | 25.48 | 3.86 |
| Brandon McCarthy | LAD | $7,200 | 26.03 | 3.62 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,000 | 12.66 | 4.22 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 10.16 | 3.91 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 10.10 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Pierzynski | ATL | $2,000 | 9.08 | 4.54 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,000 | 12.66 | 4.22 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,300 | 16.26 | 3.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,600 | 13.70 | 3.80 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 11.48 | 2.73 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,300 | 11.25 | 4.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,300 | 11.25 | 4.89 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,000 | 9.37 | 4.68 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,300 | 9.44 | 4.11 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,600 | 13.70 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,200 | 12.28 | 3.84 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 11.35 | 2.99 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.28 | 3.05 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $3,800 | 11.18 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.67 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,300 | 10.59 | 4.61 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $2,300 | 8.85 | 3.85 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,200 | 12.28 | 3.84 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,600 | 11.73 | 4.51 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,500 | 11.37 | 4.55 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 10.96 | 2.67 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,500 | 10.68 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,500 | 11.37 | 4.55 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,600 | 11.73 | 4.51 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.03 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,100 | 8.29 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 15.77 | 4.04 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,000 | 12.51 | 3.13 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,500 | 11.31 | 3.23 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,500 | 11.23 | 4.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,500 | 11.23 | 4.49 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,400 | 10.49 | 4.37 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 15.77 | 4.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $3,900 | 14.01 | 3.59 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $2,800 | 13.55 | 4.84 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.28 | 3.02 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,900 | 12.61 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | STL | $2,800 | 13.55 | 4.84 |
| Brian Goodwin | WSH | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.67 |
| Ender Inciarte | ARZ | $2,500 | 11.64 | 4.66 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,300 | 10.51 | 4.57 |
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.