Sunday, September 11, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Derek Norris |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Jean Segura |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Jason Heyward |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Mike Trout |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 106.63 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,900 | 20.52 | 1.72 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $13,100 | 19.47 | 1.49 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $13,400 | 18.50 | 1.38 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $12,300 | 16.47 | 1.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | STL | $4,800 | 12.09 | 2.52 |
| Zack Greinke | LAD | $8,100 | 15.53 | 1.92 |
| Ryan Vogelsong | SF | $4,700 | 8.59 | 1.83 |
| Edwin Jackson | CHC | $4,000 | 7.19 | 1.80 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,800 | 10.51 | 2.77 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $4,300 | 8.31 | 1.93 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $4,400 | 7.94 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,000 | 6.79 | 3.39 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.01 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,800 | 10.51 | 2.77 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.76 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,500 | 10.29 | 2.94 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,000 | 10.24 | 2.05 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,600 | 9.70 | 1.73 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $4,300 | 9.58 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,500 | 10.29 | 2.94 |
| Gerardo Parra | MIL | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.71 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| James Loney | TB | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.57 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $4,800 | 8.64 | 1.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,800 | 8.59 | 1.79 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $5,200 | 8.31 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,300 | 7.27 | 3.16 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,000 | 5.37 | 2.68 |
| Michael Martinez | CLE | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.63 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $3,100 | 7.70 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,500 | 9.09 | 1.65 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 8.75 | 2.14 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $3,700 | 8.38 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,100 | 5.64 | 2.69 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 5.87 | 2.67 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,400 | 8.56 | 2.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,700 | 10.87 | 2.31 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,100 | 9.41 | 1.84 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $4,700 | 9.32 | 1.98 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $4,000 | 9.22 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $2,700 | 7.31 | 2.71 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,400 | 5.66 | 2.36 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,700 | 10.87 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,900 | 10.53 | 2.15 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $4,300 | 10.42 | 2.42 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 10.07 | 1.80 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,900 | 8.84 | 3.05 |
| Logan Schafer | MIL | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.92 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $2,900 | 8.35 | 2.88 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,400 | 9.66 | 2.84 |
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.