Tuesday, August 30, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Rich Hill |
| P Two | Max Scherzer |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Howie Kendrick |
| SS | Ketel Marte |
| 3B | Miguel Sano |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Jayson Werth |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 109.51 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $13,600 | 25.04 | 1.84 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $7,000 | 17.13 | 2.45 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $11,200 | 16.97 | 1.52 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $11,500 | 16.34 | 1.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | WSH | $7,000 | 17.13 | 2.45 |
| Wily Peralta | MIL | $4,300 | 9.63 | 2.24 |
| Josh Tomlin | CLE | $5,200 | 11.46 | 2.20 |
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $6,000 | 12.71 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,900 | 8.18 | 2.82 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $3,500 | 8.09 | 2.31 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $4,100 | 8.01 | 1.95 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,700 | 7.89 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,300 | 7.36 | 3.20 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,700 | 7.89 | 2.92 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.82 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,900 | 8.18 | 2.82 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,300 | 10.98 | 2.07 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,100 | 10.22 | 2.00 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,300 | 9.31 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.57 |
| Dae-Ho Lee | SEA | $2,400 | 6.16 | 2.57 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 9.40 | 2.41 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,900 | 9.10 | 2.33 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,300 | 9.00 | 2.09 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $5,000 | 8.60 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.71 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,100 | 5.58 | 2.66 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,400 | 8.32 | 2.45 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 9.40 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,200 | 8.69 | 2.07 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,800 | 8.33 | 1.73 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,200 | 7.56 | 1.80 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 7.39 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,300 | 6.48 | 2.82 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,300 | 6.07 | 2.64 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,600 | 10.05 | 1.80 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,600 | 9.06 | 1.97 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,900 | 8.54 | 2.19 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | DET | $4,500 | 10.48 | 2.33 |
| J.D. Martinez | DET | $4,700 | 10.13 | 2.15 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,400 | 10.03 | 1.86 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,900 | 9.91 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,700 | 9.24 | 3.42 |
| A.J. Pollock | ARZ | $2,800 | 8.63 | 3.08 |
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,200 | 6.68 | 3.04 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,900 | 8.29 | 2.86 |
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.