Monday, September 5, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 135.10 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,400 | 42.35 | 3.71 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,400 | 38.76 | 3.73 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,700 | 32.45 | 3.34 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $9,500 | 30.18 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,400 | 38.76 | 3.73 |
| Matt Moore | TB | $7,300 | 27.17 | 3.72 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,400 | 42.35 | 3.71 |
| Ubaldo Jimenez | BAL | $5,900 | 21.69 | 3.68 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 11.15 | 3.84 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 10.89 | 2.72 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 10.67 | 4.64 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,100 | 10.53 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 10.67 | 4.64 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
| Bruce Maxwell | OAK | $2,200 | 8.73 | 3.97 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 11.15 | 3.84 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,400 | 12.35 | 3.63 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 12.06 | 3.01 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,900 | 11.55 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,300 | 9.57 | 4.16 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,500 | 9.84 | 3.94 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,600 | 9.97 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,200 | 11.72 | 2.79 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,900 | 11.59 | 2.97 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,200 | 11.39 | 3.56 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,000 | 10.75 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,500 | 9.75 | 3.90 |
| Thomas La Stella | CHC | $2,100 | 7.90 | 3.76 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,700 | 9.87 | 3.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 11.09 | 2.92 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,800 | 10.95 | 2.88 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,100 | 9.35 | 4.45 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,100 | 8.35 | 3.98 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,500 | 12.82 | 2.85 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 11.86 | 2.89 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,500 | 11.42 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,200 | 10.11 | 4.60 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 13.43 | 2.98 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,100 | 13.00 | 3.17 |
| J.D. Martinez | DET | $3,000 | 12.59 | 4.20 |
| Khris Davis | MIL | $3,300 | 12.55 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro De Aza | BAL | $2,000 | 11.02 | 5.51 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,400 | 12.50 | 5.21 |
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $2,500 | 11.83 | 4.73 |
| Jeremy Hazelbaker | STL | $2,100 | 9.69 | 4.61 |
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.