Friday, September 2, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Howie Kendrick |
| SS | Luis Sardinas |
| 3B | Pedro Alvarez |
| OF One | Mike Trout |
| OF Two | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 127.36 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,400 | 35.87 | 3.45 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,700 | 34.60 | 3.23 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,700 | 32.71 | 3.06 |
| David Price | DET | $10,300 | 32.06 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,100 | 27.03 | 3.81 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $5,900 | 21.85 | 3.70 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,800 | 28.18 | 3.61 |
| Joel De La Cruz | ATL | $5,400 | 19.42 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,700 | 12.06 | 3.26 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,200 | 10.86 | 4.94 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,300 | 10.49 | 3.18 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,800 | 10.08 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,200 | 10.86 | 4.94 |
| A.J. Ellis | LAD | $2,000 | 7.89 | 3.95 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,500 | 9.81 | 3.92 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,800 | 14.96 | 3.12 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,900 | 13.63 | 3.50 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,400 | 13.55 | 3.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,800 | 12.06 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Ruf | PHI | $2,000 | 9.18 | 4.59 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,300 | 10.45 | 4.54 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,600 | 10.88 | 4.18 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,400 | 13.55 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,900 | 11.86 | 3.04 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,900 | 11.84 | 3.03 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 11.18 | 2.73 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,200 | 10.63 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,200 | 9.72 | 4.42 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,800 | 10.15 | 3.63 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,100 | 12.36 | 5.88 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 12.22 | 2.98 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,100 | 10.31 | 3.33 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,600 | 10.14 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,100 | 12.36 | 5.88 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.19 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,100 | 8.69 | 4.14 |
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,300 | 9.29 | 4.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 13.43 | 3.20 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 13.04 | 3.18 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,400 | 12.78 | 2.90 |
| Pedro Alvarez | PIT | $3,200 | 11.69 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,500 | 10.82 | 4.33 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,700 | 11.31 | 4.19 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,800 | 10.38 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.86 | 3.15 |
| A.J. Pollock | ARZ | $4,200 | 13.19 | 3.14 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $2,400 | 11.16 | 4.65 |
| Odubel Herrera | PHI | $2,400 | 10.90 | 4.54 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $2,900 | 11.46 | 3.95 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
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.