Wednesday, September 14, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Josh Tomlin |
| C | Kurt Suzuki |
| 1B | Gerardo Parra |
| 2B | Jean Segura |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Denard Span |
| OF Two | Carlos Gonzalez |
| OF Three | Domingo Santana |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 107.19 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $12,700 | 25.05 | 1.97 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $13,400 | 20.93 | 1.56 |
| José Fernández | MIA | $13,000 | 19.25 | 1.48 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,100 | 16.95 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hoffman | COL | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
| Tyler Duffey | MIN | $4,700 | 9.90 | 2.11 |
| Steven Brault | PIT | $4,500 | 9.19 | 2.04 |
| Josh Tomlin | CLE | $5,700 | 11.37 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.24 | 2.77 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,600 | 9.40 | 2.61 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,700 | 8.46 | 2.29 |
| Manny Piña | MIL | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Giménez | CLE | $2,200 | 7.07 | 3.21 |
| Manny Piña | MIL | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 10.24 | 2.77 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,600 | 9.40 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,100 | 10.33 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,500 | 10.28 | 2.94 |
| Chris Carter | MIL | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,300 | 9.04 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,500 | 10.28 | 2.94 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,900 | 7.89 | 2.72 |
| Gerardo Parra | COL | $3,100 | 8.30 | 2.68 |
| Chris Carter | MIL | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 9.67 | 2.15 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,800 | 8.98 | 2.36 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Daniel Murphy | WSH | $5,200 | 8.58 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.70 |
| Jurickson Profar | TEX | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,900 | 7.51 | 2.59 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 9.74 | 2.63 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $3,500 | 8.09 | 2.31 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,000 | 8.03 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardiñas | SD | $2,000 | 6.33 | 3.17 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,700 | 9.74 | 2.63 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,800 | 11.66 | 2.43 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 9.37 | 2.04 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.99 |
| Jake Lamb | ARZ | $4,900 | 8.52 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,900 | 8.26 | 2.85 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,300 | 8.22 | 2.49 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,800 | 11.66 | 2.43 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,300 | 7.79 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,900 | 11.16 | 2.28 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,600 | 10.41 | 2.89 |
| Denard Span | SF | $3,300 | 10.40 | 3.15 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denard Span | SF | $3,300 | 10.40 | 3.15 |
| Jake Marisnick | HOU | $2,400 | 7.16 | 2.98 |
| Teoscar Hernández | HOU | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
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.