Friday, September 2, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Danny Duffy |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Wil Myers |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Luis Sardinas |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Dexter Fowler |
| OF Two | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Three | Odubel Herrera |
| Salary | $49,000 |
| Expected Points | 104.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,700 | 18.32 | 1.71 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $12,200 | 18.09 | 1.48 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,500 | 16.22 | 1.55 |
| David Price | DET | $11,900 | 15.99 | 1.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $4,700 | 13.42 | 2.85 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $4,300 | 10.39 | 2.42 |
| Joel De La Cruz | ATL | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,000 | 10.72 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $5,200 | 9.23 | 1.77 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,600 | 8.35 | 3.21 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $4,600 | 8.08 | 1.76 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.77 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,600 | 8.35 | 3.21 |
| A.J. Ellis | LAD | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.84 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,700 | 11.23 | 1.97 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,400 | 10.26 | 1.90 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,500 | 10.18 | 2.26 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,500 | 9.25 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAA | $2,800 | 6.81 | 2.43 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $3,800 | 8.94 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 8.63 | 2.33 |
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $2,500 | 5.79 | 2.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,500 | 9.00 | 1.64 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,500 | 8.98 | 2.00 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 8.92 | 1.62 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,400 | 8.35 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,100 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,400 | 9.58 | 3.99 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,800 | 9.43 | 1.96 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 8.06 | 2.69 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,000 | 7.92 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,400 | 9.58 | 3.99 |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | $2,000 | 6.56 | 3.28 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.05 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 8.06 | 2.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,700 | 10.12 | 1.78 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,600 | 9.59 | 1.71 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 8.73 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,000 | 8.30 | 4.15 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,200 | 8.58 | 2.68 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 8.73 | 2.57 |
| JaCoby Jones | DET | $2,300 | 5.74 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,300 | 10.52 | 1.99 |
| A.J. Pollock | ARZ | $4,000 | 10.13 | 2.53 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,100 | 9.99 | 2.44 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $4,600 | 9.59 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odubel Herrera | PHI | $2,000 | 8.61 | 4.31 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,600 | 8.35 | 3.21 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.80 |
| Ryan Raburn | CLE | $3,100 | 7.88 | 2.54 |
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.