Wednesday, August 24, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jose Fernandez |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Hernan Perez |
| OF One | Josh Reddick |
| OF Two | Steve Souza |
| OF Three | Nomar Mazara |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 110.09 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,600 | 18.63 | 1.48 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $12,000 | 17.64 | 1.47 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $7,500 | 17.63 | 2.35 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $9,600 | 16.61 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $4,000 | 13.59 | 3.40 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $7,500 | 17.63 | 2.35 |
| Zach Davies | MIL | $5,700 | 12.47 | 2.19 |
| Wade Miley | BOS | $4,400 | 8.91 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $4,200 | 8.66 | 2.06 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,800 | 8.64 | 2.27 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 8.27 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,200 | 6.13 | 2.79 |
| Ramon Cabrera | CIN | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.78 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,200 | 5.73 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,800 | 10.44 | 2.75 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 9.38 | 2.00 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,400 | 9.25 | 2.10 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,400 | 9.24 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,400 | 7.39 | 3.08 |
| Logan Morrison | SEA | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.86 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.81 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,800 | 10.44 | 2.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,100 | 10.60 | 2.59 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $4,000 | 8.14 | 2.03 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $4,700 | 8.06 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.83 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,000 | 5.37 | 2.68 |
| Michael Martinez | CLE | $2,100 | 5.45 | 2.60 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $4,100 | 10.60 | 2.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,900 | 9.93 | 2.03 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $4,800 | 8.18 | 1.71 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,900 | 8.16 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,500 | 6.95 | 2.78 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.72 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.61 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,400 | 6.09 | 2.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,400 | 10.72 | 1.98 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $4,300 | 10.34 | 2.40 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,000 | 9.91 | 2.48 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 9.29 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $2,400 | 7.13 | 2.97 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,000 | 9.91 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Beltran | NYY | $3,500 | 10.22 | 2.92 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,000 | 10.05 | 3.35 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,800 | 10.01 | 2.09 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $5,100 | 9.91 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,000 | 10.05 | 3.35 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $2,700 | 7.92 | 2.93 |
| Carlos Beltran | NYY | $3,500 | 10.22 | 2.92 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,900 | 8.20 | 2.83 |
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.