Friday, September 9, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Danny Salazar |
| C | Salvador Perez |
| 1B | David Freese |
| 2B | Kaleb Cowart |
| SS | Adeiny Hechavarria |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Jason Heyward |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 107.73 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,500 | 25.22 | 1.87 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,200 | 20.78 | 1.86 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,700 | 18.63 | 1.47 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $12,100 | 18.07 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $4,900 | 10.73 | 2.19 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $4,700 | 9.91 | 2.11 |
| Michael Fulmer | DET | $8,000 | 16.20 | 2.03 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $13,500 | 25.22 | 1.87 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,900 | 8.33 | 2.87 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,100 | 8.19 | 2.00 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,100 | 8.11 | 1.98 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,600 | 7.62 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,100 | 6.34 | 3.02 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,200 | 6.52 | 2.96 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,900 | 8.33 | 2.87 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,600 | 9.98 | 1.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,200 | 9.15 | 1.76 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $3,900 | 9.09 | 2.33 |
| David Freese | LAA | $3,000 | 8.78 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Freese | LAA | $3,000 | 8.78 | 2.93 |
| Gerardo Parra | MIL | $2,800 | 8.14 | 2.91 |
| Ryan Rua | TEX | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.72 |
| Josh Bell | PIT | $3,200 | 8.65 | 2.70 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,500 | 10.02 | 2.86 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,100 | 8.69 | 1.70 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,300 | 8.43 | 2.56 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,600 | 8.42 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,200 | 7.05 | 3.20 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,500 | 10.02 | 2.86 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,300 | 8.43 | 2.56 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,500 | 7.86 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $5,100 | 7.84 | 1.54 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $4,200 | 7.70 | 1.83 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,900 | 7.33 | 2.53 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 7.30 | 2.52 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,400 | 5.83 | 2.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,900 | 9.68 | 1.98 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 9.20 | 2.04 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,800 | 8.80 | 1.83 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,000 | 8.54 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,000 | 8.54 | 2.14 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,700 | 7.87 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,900 | 10.96 | 2.81 |
| Gregory Polanco | PIT | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,300 | 9.91 | 1.87 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,000 | 8.46 | 2.82 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,900 | 10.96 | 2.81 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
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.