Saturday, September 3, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Robinson Cano |
| SS | Luis Sardinas |
| 3B | Miguel Sano |
| OF One | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Two | Abraham Almonte |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $48,900 |
| Expected Points | 106.18 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,200 | 19.79 | 1.94 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,000 | 19.42 | 1.62 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $9,200 | 17.83 | 1.94 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $11,700 | 16.35 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hector Santiago | LAA | $4,300 | 12.05 | 2.80 |
| James Shields | SD | $5,000 | 11.78 | 2.36 |
| Braden Shipley | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.03 | 2.26 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $4,700 | 10.57 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,700 | 8.11 | 2.19 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,700 | 7.95 | 2.15 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 7.92 | 2.20 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,500 | 7.74 | 3.10 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,700 | 7.67 | 2.84 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,700 | 7.05 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,900 | 9.47 | 1.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,000 | 8.92 | 2.23 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,600 | 8.86 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.80 |
| James Loney | TB | $2,400 | 6.48 | 2.70 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,100 | 8.28 | 2.67 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,800 | 7.35 | 2.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.88 | 1.86 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 8.95 | 2.36 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,700 | 8.84 | 1.88 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 8.54 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,900 | 8.07 | 2.78 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.47 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,900 | 7.07 | 2.44 |
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,400 | 5.72 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 9.13 | 2.17 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,800 | 8.14 | 2.14 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,000 | 8.03 | 1.61 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,600 | 7.83 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,300 | 7.52 | 3.27 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.08 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,800 | 6.82 | 2.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,200 | 9.85 | 1.89 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,600 | 9.57 | 1.71 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,400 | 8.96 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 8.04 | 2.68 |
| JaCoby Jones | DET | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $2,800 | 7.11 | 2.54 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,300 | 8.38 | 2.54 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,800 | 10.78 | 2.25 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,400 | 10.17 | 1.88 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $5,000 | 9.84 | 1.97 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,100 | 9.54 | 3.08 |
| Nomar Mazara | TEX | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Shawn O’Malley | SEA | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.71 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $3,100 | 8.15 | 2.63 |
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.