Thursday, September 1, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jose Quintana |
| P Two | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Miguel Sano |
| OF One | Michael Conforto |
| OF Two | Eddie Rosario |
| OF Three | Adam Eaton |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 96.53 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $9,000 | 16.87 | 1.87 |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | $10,700 | 14.39 | 1.34 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $8,100 | 12.26 | 1.51 |
| Mike Foltynewicz | ATL | $10,000 | 11.28 | 1.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $9,000 | 16.87 | 1.87 |
| Jarred Cosart | MIA | $4,600 | 8.21 | 1.78 |
| Mike Montgomery | TB | $4,000 | 6.76 | 1.69 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $8,100 | 12.26 | 1.51 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $5,300 | 9.05 | 1.71 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Hector Sanchez | SF | $2,300 | 6.89 | 3.00 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector Sanchez | SF | $2,300 | 6.89 | 3.00 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,700 | 6.39 | 2.37 |
| Alex Avila | DET | $2,900 | 6.03 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,100 | 9.01 | 1.77 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $4,400 | 8.68 | 1.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,400 | 8.46 | 1.57 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,600 | 8.41 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Loney | TB | $2,800 | 7.00 | 2.50 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,600 | 8.41 | 2.34 |
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,400 | 5.49 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,200 | 8.57 | 1.65 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,700 | 7.42 | 2.01 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $4,000 | 7.39 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,700 | 7.42 | 2.01 |
| Tyler Saladino | CHW | $3,400 | 6.36 | 1.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,100 | 7.41 | 1.81 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.62 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $4,100 | 6.49 | 1.58 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.62 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,300 | 5.02 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,100 | 7.41 | 1.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $4,400 | 8.96 | 2.04 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,500 | 8.85 | 1.61 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $4,700 | 8.66 | 1.84 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,000 | 7.47 | 2.49 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,300 | 8.04 | 2.44 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,600 | 8.14 | 2.26 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $2,900 | 6.39 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | NYM | $4,200 | 9.12 | 2.17 |
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $3,000 | 9.00 | 3.00 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $4,300 | 8.61 | 2.00 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $4,200 | 8.56 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $3,000 | 9.00 | 3.00 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,000 | 7.82 | 2.61 |
| Oswaldo Arcia | MIN | $2,900 | 7.19 | 2.48 |
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.