Sunday, September 11, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Asdrubal Cabrera |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Andre Ethier |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Kirk Nieuwenhuis |
| Salary | $34,400 |
| Expected Points | 136.32 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,400 | 38.18 | 3.67 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,700 | 37.32 | 3.49 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,700 | 35.35 | 3.30 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $9,600 | 32.57 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Moore | TB | $6,800 | 26.11 | 3.84 |
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | $6,000 | 22.05 | 3.68 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,400 | 38.18 | 3.67 |
| Luke Weaver | STL | $7,000 | 24.96 | 3.57 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,400 | 13.76 | 4.05 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,000 | 8.40 | 4.20 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,400 | 13.76 | 4.05 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,300 | 8.68 | 3.77 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,000 | 13.66 | 4.55 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 13.64 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,400 | 12.91 | 2.93 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,300 | 12.72 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Ruf | PHI | $2,000 | 9.34 | 4.67 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,400 | 11.07 | 4.61 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,000 | 13.66 | 4.55 |
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 9.28 | 4.22 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,900 | 11.26 | 3.88 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $3,700 | 11.14 | 3.01 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $3,000 | 10.88 | 3.63 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,800 | 10.82 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,900 | 11.26 | 3.88 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $3,000 | 10.88 | 3.63 |
| Gordon Beckham | CHW | $2,100 | 7.61 | 3.62 |
| Ryan Goins | TOR | $2,000 | 7.18 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,900 | 11.87 | 3.04 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.68 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 11.43 | 3.09 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 11.10 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,600 | 10.90 | 4.19 |
| Michael Martinez | CLE | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.92 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 11.10 | 3.70 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,600 | 9.59 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,100 | 14.62 | 3.57 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 12.53 | 2.98 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.02 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,500 | 9.94 | 3.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,700 | 14.02 | 3.79 |
| Jayson Werth | WSH | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.69 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.98 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro De Aza | BAL | $2,100 | 10.25 | 4.88 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,600 | 12.50 | 4.81 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,600 | 11.66 | 4.48 |
| Joc Pederson | LAD | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
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.