Wednesday, September 7, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Derek Norris |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Devon Travis |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Hernan Perez |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 133.77 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $10,200 | 38.30 | 3.75 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,800 | 36.61 | 3.39 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,800 | 36.59 | 3.39 |
| David Price | DET | $10,800 | 34.48 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $6,100 | 25.15 | 4.12 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,300 | 28.88 | 3.96 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $10,200 | 38.30 | 3.75 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $8,100 | 29.71 | 3.67 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 11.94 | 2.91 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,200 | 11.13 | 3.48 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,100 | 10.17 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,100 | 9.00 | 4.29 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,400 | 9.17 | 3.82 |
| John Murphy | NYY | $2,000 | 7.47 | 3.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 13.42 | 3.20 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 12.05 | 3.35 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 12.04 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.12 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,700 | 10.77 | 3.99 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,800 | 10.91 | 3.90 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,300 | 11.64 | 3.53 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,900 | 11.24 | 2.88 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,700 | 11.18 | 3.02 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 10.92 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,400 | 10.68 | 4.45 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,300 | 9.08 | 3.95 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,300 | 11.64 | 3.53 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,900 | 9.57 | 3.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,200 | 10.59 | 3.31 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 10.22 | 2.76 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,700 | 9.80 | 2.65 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $3,300 | 9.71 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 9.65 | 4.83 |
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,200 | 8.33 | 3.79 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,600 | 9.38 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 13.05 | 3.18 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,100 | 13.03 | 3.18 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,600 | 12.95 | 3.60 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,600 | 12.81 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,100 | 10.18 | 4.85 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,500 | 9.39 | 3.75 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,700 | 13.35 | 3.61 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,000 | 12.94 | 3.24 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,000 | 12.62 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,300 | 12.21 | 5.31 |
| Alejandro De Aza | BAL | $2,000 | 9.66 | 4.83 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,600 | 11.85 | 4.56 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.51 |
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.