Tuesday, September 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Corey Kluber |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Freddy Galvis |
| 3B | Maikel Franco |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Tyler Goeddel |
| Salary | $33,600 |
| Expected Points | 128.07 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,800 | 34.92 | 3.23 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,600 | 31.02 | 3.61 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $8,700 | 30.10 | 3.46 |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | $8,700 | 27.28 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | $6,000 | 24.76 | 4.13 |
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $5,500 | 22.71 | 4.13 |
| Brad Peacock | HOU | $4,800 | 18.69 | 3.89 |
| Dillon Gee | NYM | $5,700 | 20.68 | 3.63 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,100 | 11.93 | 3.85 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 11.84 | 2.96 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,200 | 11.30 | 3.53 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,400 | 10.54 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 10.36 | 4.50 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.19 |
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,300 | 9.44 | 4.10 |
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | CIN | $4,100 | 14.09 | 3.44 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 14.00 | 3.89 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 13.82 | 3.37 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 12.72 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,200 | 10.13 | 4.61 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,700 | 12.09 | 4.48 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 14.00 | 3.89 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,900 | 12.05 | 4.16 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,400 | 11.74 | 4.89 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $3,800 | 11.02 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,400 | 11.74 | 4.89 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,900 | 12.05 | 4.16 |
| Thomas La Stella | CHC | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.14 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,700 | 12.26 | 4.54 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,600 | 11.12 | 3.09 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,500 | 10.84 | 3.10 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,200 | 10.09 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,100 | 9.76 | 4.65 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,700 | 12.26 | 4.54 |
| Ivan De Jesus | CIN | $2,300 | 9.26 | 4.03 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,100 | 13.83 | 3.37 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,700 | 12.58 | 3.40 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $3,100 | 11.99 | 3.87 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,400 | 11.90 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,200 | 9.24 | 4.20 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 11.44 | 4.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,700 | 14.43 | 3.90 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,300 | 14.23 | 4.31 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,700 | 13.85 | 3.74 |
| Gregory Polanco | PIT | $3,400 | 13.27 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Joyce | LAA | $2,000 | 10.38 | 5.19 |
| Tyler Goeddel | PHI | $2,000 | 9.50 | 4.75 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,400 | 10.47 | 4.36 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,300 | 14.23 | 4.31 |
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.