Tuesday, August 23, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Jose Peraza |
| SS | Adam Frazier |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Denard Span |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | Shawn O’Malley |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 129.99 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,000 | 38.48 | 3.50 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,000 | 36.81 | 3.35 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,600 | 31.89 | 3.32 |
| Carlos Rodon | CHW | $8,100 | 29.52 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | $5,500 | 23.92 | 4.35 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $5,900 | 21.81 | 3.70 |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $7,000 | 25.91 | 3.70 |
| Sean Manaea | OAK | $6,300 | 23.31 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.72 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,200 | 10.31 | 3.22 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,300 | 10.12 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,100 | 9.15 | 4.36 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.72 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 9.93 | 3.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 14.70 | 4.08 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 13.40 | 3.19 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 14.70 | 4.08 |
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,600 | 10.21 | 3.93 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,700 | 10.35 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 11.16 | 2.79 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 10.78 | 3.08 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,300 | 10.60 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,500 | 9.62 | 3.85 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,700 | 10.29 | 3.81 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,800 | 9.23 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 11.54 | 3.04 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,200 | 10.24 | 3.20 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,400 | 10.08 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,400 | 10.08 | 4.20 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,200 | 8.53 | 3.88 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 14.45 | 3.44 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 14.01 | 3.69 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,300 | 12.64 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,100 | 10.45 | 4.98 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,100 | 8.39 | 3.99 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 14.01 | 3.69 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $3,300 | 11.76 | 3.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 14.15 | 3.45 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,800 | 13.10 | 3.45 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,900 | 12.67 | 4.37 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | LAA | $2,100 | 9.43 | 4.49 |
| Tyler Goeddel | PHI | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,900 | 12.67 | 4.37 |
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,400 | 10.35 | 4.31 |
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.