Saturday, September 10, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia |
| 1B | Justin Morneau |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Jose Peraza |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Two | Miguel Sano |
| OF Three | Adam Jones |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 132.42 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,500 | 45.87 | 3.99 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $9,500 | 33.42 | 3.52 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,400 | 33.12 | 3.52 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $9,200 | 32.54 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,500 | 45.87 | 3.99 |
| James Shields | SD | $6,100 | 23.23 | 3.81 |
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $7,300 | 26.96 | 3.69 |
| Edinson Volquez | KC | $7,000 | 25.64 | 3.66 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.25 | 2.70 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,700 | 9.80 | 3.63 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.25 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,000 | 9.71 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.25 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.18 |
| Andrew Susac | SF | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.79 |
| A.J. Pierzynski | ATL | $2,000 | 7.59 | 3.79 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,700 | 12.48 | 3.37 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.27 | 3.15 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,800 | 11.82 | 3.11 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 11.81 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Robinson | WSH | $2,000 | 8.79 | 4.39 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,500 | 9.94 | 3.97 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,300 | 8.61 | 3.74 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,200 | 11.31 | 2.69 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,300 | 11.18 | 2.60 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,000 | 10.49 | 3.50 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,400 | 10.37 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.93 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,800 | 9.99 | 3.57 |
| Thomas La Stella | CHC | $2,000 | 7.03 | 3.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 11.11 | 3.09 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 10.32 | 3.22 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,200 | 10.23 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,800 | 10.79 | 3.85 |
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,400 | 8.88 | 3.70 |
| Erick Aybar | LAA | $2,100 | 7.59 | 3.61 |
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,400 | 8.64 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,100 | 12.83 | 3.13 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 11.80 | 2.95 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,500 | 9.94 | 3.98 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $2,300 | 8.47 | 3.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 12.93 | 3.08 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.79 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,200 | 12.08 | 3.78 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $3,200 | 12.00 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,300 | 12.50 | 3.79 |
| A.J. Pollock | ARZ | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,200 | 12.08 | 3.78 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $3,200 | 12.00 | 3.75 |
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.