Monday, September 5, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Matt Moore |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Two | Jackie Bradley |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 104.64 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $13,700 | 23.09 | 1.69 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $12,800 | 20.69 | 1.62 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $12,200 | 16.08 | 1.32 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $8,800 | 15.78 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Moore | TB | $6,000 | 13.40 | 2.23 |
| Chad Bettis | COL | $4,500 | 9.07 | 2.02 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $8,800 | 15.78 | 1.79 |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $8,200 | 14.58 | 1.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,300 | 8.54 | 2.59 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,700 | 8.37 | 1.78 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.62 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,200 | 8.04 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,500 | 7.55 | 3.02 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,700 | 7.83 | 2.90 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
| Jesus Sucre | SEA | $2,000 | 5.40 | 2.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,800 | 10.13 | 2.66 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,800 | 9.15 | 2.41 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,300 | 9.05 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,400 | 8.80 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,700 | 7.74 | 2.87 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,800 | 10.13 | 2.66 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.53 |
| Victor Martinez | DET | $3,100 | 7.62 | 2.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,900 | 8.80 | 1.80 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,800 | 8.78 | 2.31 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.51 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.34 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 8.64 | 2.88 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $5,100 | 8.49 | 1.66 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $5,200 | 8.35 | 1.61 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,300 | 8.03 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 7.19 | 3.27 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,200 | 6.77 | 3.08 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 8.64 | 2.88 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,300 | 5.58 | 2.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,600 | 9.66 | 1.72 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 9.51 | 2.80 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.05 | 1.77 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $4,600 | 8.92 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 9.51 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,600 | 8.67 | 2.41 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,900 | 8.54 | 2.19 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,700 | 8.05 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 10.10 | 1.80 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $4,400 | 9.84 | 2.24 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,500 | 9.69 | 1.76 |
| J.D. Martinez | DET | $3,800 | 9.59 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.82 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $3,500 | 9.43 | 2.69 |
| Josh Reddick | OAK | $3,000 | 8.02 | 2.67 |
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $3,400 | 8.98 | 2.64 |
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.