Wednesday, August 24, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Domingo Santana |
| OF Two | Carlos Beltran |
| OF Three | Hernan Perez |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 133.85 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $10,800 | 35.57 | 3.29 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $10,500 | 34.60 | 3.30 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $9,000 | 33.67 | 3.74 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $10,000 | 31.77 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $6,300 | 27.69 | 4.39 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,200 | 26.10 | 4.21 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $9,000 | 33.67 | 3.74 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $6,300 | 21.99 | 3.49 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 10.81 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,000 | 8.06 | 4.03 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,400 | 12.43 | 3.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,000 | 13.62 | 4.54 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 12.50 | 2.98 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 12.33 | 3.08 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,000 | 13.62 | 4.54 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.13 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $2,700 | 10.89 | 4.03 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,700 | 10.46 | 3.87 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 13.67 | 3.91 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 10.40 | 2.81 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $3,000 | 10.24 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,500 | 13.67 | 3.91 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,800 | 9.88 | 3.53 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,100 | 7.22 | 3.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $3,200 | 10.74 | 3.36 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,800 | 10.68 | 3.81 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,300 | 10.55 | 3.20 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $2,900 | 10.51 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,100 | 8.22 | 3.91 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,800 | 10.68 | 3.81 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 14.33 | 3.41 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,100 | 12.34 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,100 | 9.39 | 4.47 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,100 | 8.25 | 3.93 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,000 | 11.63 | 3.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Beltran | NYY | $3,400 | 13.29 | 3.91 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $3,800 | 12.91 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,100 | 12.08 | 5.75 |
| Nomar Mazara | TEX | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,200 | 9.05 | 4.11 |
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.