Sunday, August 21, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Mike Leake |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Miguel Sano |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Adam Duvall |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 105.30 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $11,800 | 17.80 | 1.51 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,900 | 17.56 | 1.61 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $6,800 | 15.36 | 2.26 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $7,200 | 14.42 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | CIN | $5,400 | 13.80 | 2.56 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $6,800 | 15.36 | 2.26 |
| Jorge De La Rosa | COL | $4,000 | 8.37 | 2.09 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $7,200 | 14.42 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $4,700 | 8.80 | 1.87 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,800 | 7.93 | 2.83 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,800 | 7.93 | 2.83 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,800 | 7.11 | 2.54 |
| Robinson Chirinos | TEX | $2,700 | 6.76 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,100 | 11.82 | 2.32 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 9.76 | 2.71 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,100 | 8.98 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,100 | 8.98 | 2.90 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 8.10 | 2.79 |
| Albert Pujols | LAA | $3,200 | 8.83 | 2.76 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 9.76 | 2.71 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $3,100 | 8.95 | 2.89 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 8.88 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $3,100 | 8.95 | 2.89 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,700 | 10.68 | 2.27 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,900 | 8.87 | 1.81 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,300 | 8.42 | 1.59 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,400 | 7.36 | 3.07 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,300 | 6.72 | 2.92 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $3,000 | 7.49 | 2.50 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,800 | 6.67 | 2.38 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,600 | 11.09 | 1.98 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,200 | 10.37 | 2.47 |
| Jacob Lamb | ARZ | $4,200 | 10.10 | 2.41 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,100 | 9.33 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 7.87 | 3.28 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,200 | 10.37 | 2.47 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,300 | 8.17 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,100 | 10.88 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,800 | 10.50 | 2.19 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,100 | 10.44 | 2.05 |
| Starling Marte | PIT | $4,700 | 10.22 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,700 | 8.92 | 3.30 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,200 | 6.84 | 3.11 |
| Darrell Ceciliani | NYM | $2,300 | 6.77 | 2.95 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
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.