Friday, September 9, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Mark Teixeira |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Jose Peraza |
| 3B | Jose Ramirez |
| OF One | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $34,500 |
| Expected Points | 134.10 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $11,000 | 44.28 | 4.03 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,700 | 38.82 | 3.63 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,600 | 34.83 | 3.29 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,000 | 34.76 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $11,000 | 44.28 | 4.03 |
| Michael Fulmer | DET | $8,300 | 30.74 | 3.70 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,200 | 22.71 | 3.66 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,700 | 38.82 | 3.63 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,600 | 10.64 | 2.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.62 | 2.95 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,900 | 10.57 | 3.64 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,700 | 9.93 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,100 | 8.36 | 3.98 |
| Ramon Cabrera | CIN | $2,200 | 8.45 | 3.84 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,700 | 9.93 | 3.68 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 8.43 | 3.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,600 | 13.22 | 2.87 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 12.09 | 2.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,600 | 11.92 | 3.31 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,700 | 11.20 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.43 |
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,600 | 11.09 | 4.27 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,300 | 12.56 | 3.81 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.04 | 2.98 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,900 | 10.82 | 2.78 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,200 | 10.81 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,300 | 9.69 | 4.21 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,300 | 12.56 | 3.81 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.79 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,600 | 9.67 | 3.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,900 | 10.75 | 3.71 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,300 | 10.65 | 3.23 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 10.36 | 3.24 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,500 | 9.89 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,900 | 10.75 | 3.71 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 9.28 | 3.71 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 7.58 | 3.45 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,600 | 8.98 | 3.45 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 12.84 | 3.21 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,100 | 12.17 | 2.97 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 11.73 | 3.01 |
| David Freese | LAA | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,500 | 10.27 | 4.11 |
| David Freese | LAA | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,200 | 14.49 | 4.53 |
| Gregory Polanco | PIT | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 13.21 | 3.30 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.98 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,200 | 14.49 | 4.53 |
| Ryan Rua | TEX | $2,400 | 9.91 | 4.13 |
| Jorge Soler | CHC | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
| Lorenzo Cain | KC | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
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.