Tuesday, August 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Noah Syndergaard |
| P Two | Corey Kluber |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Justin Turner |
| OF One | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Two | Justin Upton |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 106.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,000 | 19.45 | 1.77 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $11,400 | 18.37 | 1.61 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $9,500 | 15.56 | 1.64 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $10,200 | 15.27 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $5,700 | 12.66 | 2.22 |
| Andrew Triggs | OAK | $4,000 | 8.54 | 2.14 |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | $5,900 | 12.61 | 2.14 |
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $4,200 | 8.81 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $5,300 | 8.75 | 1.65 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $4,000 | 7.93 | 1.98 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,100 | 7.87 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,500 | 7.63 | 3.05 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,300 | 6.97 | 3.03 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.89 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,800 | 9.86 | 2.59 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,200 | 9.67 | 1.86 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,700 | 9.38 | 1.99 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 9.38 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $2,700 | 8.63 | 3.19 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,000 | 6.27 | 3.13 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 9.63 | 1.97 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,800 | 8.67 | 1.81 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $4,600 | 8.63 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,000 | 6.13 | 3.06 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $3,100 | 7.75 | 2.50 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,300 | 7.95 | 2.41 |
| Jedd Gyorko | SD | $3,100 | 7.39 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,400 | 9.66 | 2.20 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $4,900 | 8.24 | 1.68 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,800 | 8.14 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,400 | 5.87 | 2.45 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,500 | 7.91 | 2.26 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,500 | 10.33 | 1.88 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 9.42 | 2.05 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,100 | 9.41 | 1.84 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,300 | 8.96 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 8.19 | 2.34 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,600 | 8.19 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,200 | 10.46 | 2.49 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,500 | 10.41 | 1.89 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.97 | 1.78 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,200 | 9.07 | 4.12 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,000 | 6.78 | 3.39 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,400 | 7.95 | 3.31 |
| Lorenzo Cain | KC | $2,800 | 8.62 | 3.08 |
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.