Tuesday, September 13, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Javier Baez |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Two | Kirk Nieuwenhuis |
| OF Three | Jake Smolinski |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 129.54 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,900 | 34.16 | 3.13 |
| Danny Duffy | KC | $9,600 | 30.77 | 3.21 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $9,100 | 30.69 | 3.37 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,800 | 28.96 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,800 | 28.96 | 3.71 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $7,200 | 26.49 | 3.68 |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $6,900 | 25.00 | 3.62 |
| Brad Peacock | HOU | $5,300 | 18.70 | 3.53 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 11.05 | 3.07 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,900 | 10.82 | 3.73 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $3,200 | 10.16 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,100 | 9.73 | 4.64 |
| John Murphy | NYY | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.45 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,200 | 8.84 | 4.02 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,700 | 13.65 | 3.69 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 12.89 | 3.14 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,400 | 11.99 | 5.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,400 | 11.99 | 5.00 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,200 | 10.10 | 4.59 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,300 | 10.35 | 4.50 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,700 | 12.30 | 3.32 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,700 | 11.91 | 3.22 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,800 | 11.44 | 3.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 10.83 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,100 | 10.10 | 4.81 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,300 | 9.29 | 4.04 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,700 | 10.17 | 3.77 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,400 | 8.51 | 3.54 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,600 | 11.43 | 3.17 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,300 | 9.86 | 4.29 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,100 | 14.15 | 3.45 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,500 | 13.21 | 3.77 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 12.64 | 3.16 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 12.38 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,600 | 12.25 | 4.71 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 9.35 | 4.68 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,500 | 13.21 | 3.77 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,600 | 13.31 | 3.70 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 12.97 | 3.24 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 12.25 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,500 | 12.08 | 4.83 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,600 | 12.10 | 4.65 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,500 | 11.20 | 4.48 |
| Matt Joyce | LAA | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.39 |
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.