Thursday, August 25, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Adam Lind |
| 2B | Greg Garcia |
| SS | Eduardo Escobar |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Jose Bautista |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 141.81 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $10,900 | 45.06 | 4.13 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,000 | 34.79 | 3.48 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $9,000 | 29.62 | 3.29 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,600 | 26.61 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $10,900 | 45.06 | 4.13 |
| Daniel Norris | TOR | $6,400 | 23.44 | 3.66 |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | $5,900 | 21.20 | 3.59 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,000 | 34.79 | 3.48 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,400 | 10.94 | 3.22 |
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $3,000 | 10.01 | 3.34 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,300 | 9.86 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,300 | 9.86 | 4.29 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,200 | 8.88 | 4.04 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,300 | 9.07 | 3.94 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,300 | 14.67 | 3.41 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,600 | 12.75 | 4.91 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 12.51 | 3.13 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,200 | 12.40 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,600 | 12.75 | 4.91 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,000 | 10.85 | 3.62 |
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,300 | 8.25 | 3.59 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,100 | 10.69 | 3.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,000 | 13.20 | 3.30 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,100 | 12.15 | 2.96 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,400 | 10.93 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,100 | 9.89 | 4.71 |
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | $2,300 | 8.46 | 3.68 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,700 | 9.61 | 3.56 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,000 | 13.20 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,200 | 10.45 | 3.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,600 | 10.18 | 2.83 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 10.03 | 3.71 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,200 | 9.88 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,000 | 8.81 | 4.41 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Andrew Romine | DET | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.77 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,200 | 8.25 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 14.64 | 3.40 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,700 | 13.02 | 3.52 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,800 | 10.28 | 3.67 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 10.25 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,100 | 9.89 | 4.71 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.23 |
| Chase d’Arnaud | PHI | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
| Trevor Plouffe | MIN | $2,700 | 10.17 | 3.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,600 | 15.18 | 4.22 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,900 | 13.29 | 3.41 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,000 | 12.89 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,000 | 10.16 | 5.08 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,400 | 11.54 | 4.81 |
| Ezequiel Carrera | TOR | $2,100 | 9.35 | 4.45 |
| Seth Smith | SEA | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
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.