Saturday, August 27, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Dylan Bundy |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Dustin Pedroia |
| SS | J.J. Hardy |
| 3B | Jose Reyes |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Billy Hamilton |
| OF Three | Carlos Gonzalez |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 103.81 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $12,300 | 20.77 | 1.69 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $11,200 | 17.48 | 1.56 |
| David Price | DET | $10,000 | 15.37 | 1.54 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $9,200 | 15.29 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $4,200 | 12.51 | 2.98 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $5,100 | 13.32 | 2.61 |
| Clayton Richard | CHC | $4,000 | 8.16 | 2.04 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,300 | 10.92 | 1.73 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,600 | 8.44 | 2.34 |
| James McCann | DET | $4,100 | 7.85 | 1.92 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 7.73 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,200 | 6.30 | 2.86 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,700 | 7.13 | 2.64 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,800 | 7.37 | 2.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,700 | 10.35 | 2.20 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,500 | 9.99 | 2.22 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,400 | 9.81 | 1.82 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,600 | 7.76 | 2.99 |
| James Loney | TB | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
| Chris Johnson | ATL | $3,200 | 7.09 | 2.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 9.48 | 1.90 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $4,300 | 8.79 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,400 | 5.77 | 2.41 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,400 | 7.96 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 8.55 | 2.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,400 | 8.03 | 1.82 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 7.85 | 1.87 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,200 | 7.75 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.75 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,200 | 5.77 | 2.62 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,900 | 7.59 | 2.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,400 | 10.72 | 1.98 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 10.59 | 2.21 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 9.15 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.56 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,700 | 6.44 | 2.38 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,800 | 10.12 | 2.11 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,100 | 9.92 | 2.42 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $4,300 | 9.42 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 6.64 | 3.32 |
| Gerardo Parra | MIL | $2,700 | 8.32 | 3.08 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,100 | 8.68 | 2.80 |
| Kevin Pillar | TOR | $2,700 | 7.52 | 2.78 |
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.