Wednesday, August 17, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Troy Tulowitzki |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Two | Hernan Perez |
| OF Three | Franklin Gutierrez |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 133.00 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $9,200 | 39.50 | 4.29 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,800 | 37.77 | 3.50 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,800 | 35.69 | 3.64 |
| David Price | DET | $10,100 | 33.73 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $9,200 | 39.50 | 4.29 |
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $5,900 | 24.83 | 4.21 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $6,000 | 23.89 | 3.98 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,800 | 35.69 | 3.64 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,100 | 12.07 | 2.94 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,800 | 11.21 | 4.00 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,000 | 10.95 | 3.65 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,000 | 9.73 | 4.86 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,100 | 8.43 | 4.01 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,800 | 11.21 | 4.00 |
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,000 | 7.84 | 3.92 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 14.08 | 3.52 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 13.61 | 3.09 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.51 | 3.38 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,600 | 12.25 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,500 | 10.78 | 4.31 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| Dae-Ho Lee | SEA | $2,400 | 8.85 | 3.69 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 13.30 | 3.50 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $4,400 | 11.71 | 2.66 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,800 | 11.31 | 2.98 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,300 | 11.05 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,400 | 10.18 | 4.24 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,400 | 9.43 | 3.93 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,200 | 8.35 | 3.79 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,800 | 10.34 | 3.69 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,500 | 11.48 | 3.28 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,800 | 10.77 | 2.83 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,000 | 10.66 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,100 | 8.97 | 4.27 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,200 | 9.24 | 4.20 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,100 | 7.71 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 15.36 | 3.49 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,900 | 12.25 | 4.22 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 11.81 | 2.88 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,900 | 12.25 | 4.22 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.09 |
| Brett Wallace | SD | $2,000 | 7.68 | 3.84 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,500 | 14.34 | 3.19 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 12.97 | 2.88 |
| Starling Marte | PIT | $3,400 | 12.61 | 3.71 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,100 | 9.62 | 4.58 |
| Alejandro De Aza | BAL | $2,100 | 9.18 | 4.37 |
| Gregor Blanco | SF | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
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.