Tuesday, September 13, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jason Hammel |
| P Two | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Mark Teixeira |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Dexter Fowler |
| OF Two | Carlos Gonzalez |
| OF Three | Rajai Davis |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 101.62 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $11,700 | 17.75 | 1.52 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $10,100 | 16.01 | 1.58 |
| Danny Duffy | KC | $10,300 | 15.48 | 1.50 |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | $9,500 | 14.35 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $5,300 | 11.84 | 2.23 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $5,500 | 12.22 | 2.22 |
| Alex Meyer | MIN | $4,100 | 8.19 | 2.00 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,100 | 10.13 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,500 | 8.46 | 1.88 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $4,100 | 8.28 | 2.02 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,500 | 8.15 | 2.33 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,700 | 7.57 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,200 | 7.37 | 3.35 |
| John Murphy | NYY | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,400 | 6.01 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $5,400 | 9.58 | 1.77 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,200 | 9.27 | 1.78 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $5,000 | 8.99 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,200 | 8.97 | 2.80 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,200 | 8.88 | 2.78 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $3,000 | 8.07 | 2.69 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,900 | 7.55 | 2.60 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,600 | 9.31 | 1.66 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $5,000 | 9.19 | 1.84 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,800 | 8.62 | 1.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 8.60 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,700 | 7.04 | 2.61 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,900 | 6.55 | 2.26 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $3,400 | 7.63 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 8.55 | 2.95 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,500 | 7.78 | 1.73 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,600 | 7.70 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 8.55 | 2.95 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Cristhian Adames | COL | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 10.58 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,700 | 9.59 | 2.04 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,000 | 9.46 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,500 | 9.35 | 2.67 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,100 | 7.81 | 2.52 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,200 | 7.67 | 2.40 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,400 | 7.91 | 2.33 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 9.81 | 1.75 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $4,500 | 9.56 | 2.12 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,400 | 9.40 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,700 | 9.19 | 3.41 |
| Ryan Raburn | CLE | $2,800 | 8.04 | 2.87 |
| Brett Gardner | NYY | $3,200 | 8.94 | 2.79 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $3,400 | 9.38 | 2.76 |
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.