Friday, September 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Zack Greinke |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Ryan Howard |
| 2B | Dustin Pedroia |
| SS | Orlando Arcia |
| 3B | Jhonny Peralta |
| OF One | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Two | Adam Eaton |
| OF Three | Jacob Marisnick |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 102.30 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $13,700 | 22.90 | 1.67 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $12,600 | 19.21 | 1.52 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $12,900 | 18.12 | 1.40 |
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $9,300 | 16.85 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Greinke | ARZ | $7,900 | 15.95 | 2.02 |
| Christian Friedrich | SD | $4,600 | 9.18 | 2.00 |
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | $5,600 | 11.16 | 1.99 |
| Ryan Vogelsong | PIT | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $3,700 | 9.54 | 2.58 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,600 | 8.73 | 2.42 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.70 | 2.03 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Pérez | KC | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $3,700 | 9.54 | 2.58 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,700 | 6.94 | 2.57 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ortiz | BOS | $5,600 | 9.38 | 1.68 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,600 | 8.96 | 1.95 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $4,900 | 8.64 | 1.76 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,600 | 8.03 | 3.09 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
| Brandon Moss | STL | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,200 | 9.41 | 2.24 |
| Daniel Murphy | WSH | $5,200 | 8.71 | 1.67 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 8.62 | 1.72 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,400 | 8.20 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.92 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Christian Colón | KC | $2,000 | 5.41 | 2.70 |
| Jedd Gyorko | STL | $2,900 | 7.38 | 2.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,100 | 8.27 | 1.62 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 8.11 | 1.93 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,300 | 7.66 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,300 | 7.66 | 3.33 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,100 | 5.22 | 2.49 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,200 | 7.44 | 2.32 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Prado | MIA | $4,200 | 9.35 | 2.23 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 9.05 | 2.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,500 | 8.63 | 1.57 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 8.59 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,600 | 7.11 | 2.74 |
| Hunter Dozier | KC | $2,000 | 5.38 | 2.69 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,300 | 5.50 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $5,000 | 12.44 | 2.49 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $4,200 | 9.90 | 2.36 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 9.80 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Burns | KC | $2,400 | 7.51 | 3.13 |
| Jake Smolinski | OAK | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
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.