Wednesday, September 7, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Adam Lind |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Jose Reyes |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Three | Drew Stubbs |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 100.59 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $10,400 | 19.52 | 1.88 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,000 | 19.49 | 1.77 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $12,300 | 18.98 | 1.54 |
| David Price | DET | $13,100 | 17.41 | 1.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $4,200 | 9.53 | 2.27 |
| Mike Montgomery | TB | $4,300 | 9.69 | 2.25 |
| Anibal Sanchez | DET | $4,700 | 10.29 | 2.19 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $6,300 | 12.40 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $5,100 | 9.17 | 1.80 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,300 | 8.52 | 2.58 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $4,100 | 8.32 | 2.03 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,600 | 8.16 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,800 | 7.53 | 2.69 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,800 | 7.32 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,300 | 10.05 | 1.90 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,700 | 9.66 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,100 | 9.22 | 2.25 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,600 | 8.18 | 3.14 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,600 | 7.97 | 3.06 |
| James Loney | TB | $2,600 | 6.70 | 2.58 |
| Ryan Rua | TEX | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | TOR | $4,100 | 9.02 | 2.20 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,100 | 8.67 | 2.12 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,100 | 8.61 | 1.69 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,800 | 8.60 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,500 | 7.61 | 3.04 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,700 | 7.68 | 2.85 |
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.74 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,400 | 8.22 | 2.42 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,100 | 7.80 | 1.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,800 | 7.64 | 1.59 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 7.64 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,100 | 7.51 | 3.57 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 6.14 | 2.79 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,400 | 10.02 | 1.86 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,700 | 9.77 | 1.71 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,200 | 5.86 | 2.66 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,200 | 7.52 | 2.35 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,700 | 8.64 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,300 | 7.69 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $5,300 | 9.82 | 1.85 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $5,500 | 9.62 | 1.75 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $4,700 | 9.44 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Smith | SEA | $2,700 | 7.73 | 2.86 |
| Josh Reddick | OAK | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Drew Stubbs | COL | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
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.