Friday, August 26, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Francisco Liriano |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Darwin Barney |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Two | Jose Bautista |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Salary | $34,000 |
| Expected Points | 135.56 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,700 | 37.77 | 3.53 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,500 | 33.73 | 3.21 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,600 | 33.71 | 4.44 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $9,600 | 30.20 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,600 | 33.71 | 4.44 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,500 | 24.52 | 3.77 |
| Luke Weaver | STL | $6,000 | 22.50 | 3.75 |
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $6,200 | 21.96 | 3.54 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,600 | 12.37 | 4.76 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,400 | 11.17 | 3.29 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,200 | 10.89 | 3.40 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 10.85 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,600 | 12.37 | 4.76 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 9.54 | 4.54 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,300 | 9.86 | 4.29 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,400 | 9.61 | 4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,300 | 14.34 | 3.34 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,500 | 14.15 | 4.04 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 13.69 | 3.26 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,900 | 12.67 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,500 | 11.20 | 4.48 |
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,500 | 14.15 | 4.04 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $4,200 | 11.65 | 2.77 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.47 | 3.02 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,300 | 11.39 | 2.65 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,800 | 10.88 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,400 | 9.49 | 3.95 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,600 | 9.38 | 3.61 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,700 | 9.60 | 3.55 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,100 | 10.82 | 3.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 11.15 | 2.86 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,400 | 11.00 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,100 | 8.00 | 3.81 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,200 | 8.28 | 3.76 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 15.75 | 3.75 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 13.51 | 4.66 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 12.32 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 13.51 | 4.66 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,100 | 8.44 | 4.02 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,500 | 9.67 | 3.87 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 15.75 | 3.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,600 | 14.67 | 4.07 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,900 | 14.48 | 3.71 |
| Khris Davis | MIL | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 10.05 | 5.03 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,400 | 11.72 | 4.88 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,900 | 13.12 | 4.52 |
| Shawn O’Malley | SEA | $2,200 | 9.39 | 4.27 |
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.