Tuesday, September 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Corey Kluber |
| P Two | Miguel Gonzalez |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Zack Cozart |
| 3B | Eduardo Nunez |
| OF One | Brett Gardner |
| OF Two | Yoenis Cespedes |
| OF Three | Scott Schebler |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 107.99 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $12,600 | 18.86 | 1.50 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $9,800 | 15.80 | 1.61 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $7,500 | 15.08 | 2.01 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $6,300 | 13.05 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $4,300 | 10.10 | 2.35 |
| Luke Weaver | STL | $4,700 | 10.37 | 2.21 |
| Shelby Miller | ATL | $5,100 | 11.06 | 2.17 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $6,300 | 13.05 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,900 | 9.35 | 2.40 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.99 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,900 | 8.73 | 2.24 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,800 | 7.96 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,800 | 7.96 | 2.84 |
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
| A.J. Ellis | LAD | $2,700 | 6.58 | 2.44 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,900 | 9.35 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,400 | 10.58 | 1.96 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $5,500 | 10.56 | 1.92 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,400 | 9.55 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,600 | 7.80 | 3.00 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,900 | 7.95 | 2.74 |
| John Jaso | TB | $3,400 | 8.83 | 2.60 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,800 | 8.94 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,200 | 10.06 | 2.39 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,100 | 9.50 | 2.32 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,900 | 9.14 | 2.34 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $5,300 | 8.68 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelby Tomlinson | SF | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,800 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,200 | 10.06 | 2.39 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,900 | 9.14 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,800 | 8.47 | 2.23 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,000 | 7.74 | 1.93 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 7.73 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,400 | 7.73 | 3.22 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.68 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,800 | 8.47 | 2.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $5,000 | 10.01 | 2.00 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $4,400 | 9.37 | 2.13 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,600 | 9.04 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,500 | 8.71 | 2.49 |
| Ivan De Jesus | CIN | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,700 | 8.57 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,800 | 10.55 | 2.20 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,400 | 10.38 | 1.92 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,500 | 10.27 | 2.28 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $4,400 | 9.90 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $3,800 | 9.65 | 2.54 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $3,200 | 8.08 | 2.53 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,500 | 8.83 | 2.52 |
| Scott Schebler | LAD | $3,600 | 8.86 | 2.46 |
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.