Saturday, September 17, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Carlos Carrasco |
| C | Austin Romine |
| 1B | David Ortiz |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Anthony Rendon |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Byron Buxton |
| OF Three | Jacob Marisnick |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 105.06 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,700 | 21.55 | 2.01 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $9,900 | 17.40 | 1.76 |
| David Price | BOS | $11,600 | 16.64 | 1.43 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $12,200 | 16.59 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Miller | ARZ | $4,000 | 11.10 | 2.78 |
| Raúl Alcántara | OAK | $4,000 | 8.39 | 2.10 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,700 | 21.55 | 2.01 |
| Brock Stewart | LAD | $4,000 | 7.87 | 1.97 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,300 | 8.09 | 2.45 |
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,400 | 8.04 | 3.35 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $4,300 | 7.97 | 1.85 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.90 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,400 | 8.04 | 3.35 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,100 | 6.98 | 3.32 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,300 | 6.39 | 2.78 |
| René Rivera | NYM | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $5,000 | 9.46 | 1.89 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $4,100 | 9.37 | 2.29 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,100 | 9.36 | 1.84 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $5,600 | 9.05 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,000 | 8.48 | 2.83 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $3,200 | 8.46 | 2.64 |
| Billy Butler | NYY | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.46 |
| Yonder Alonso | OAK | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 9.53 | 2.03 |
| Daniel Murphy | WSH | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,000 | 8.70 | 2.18 |
| Trea Turner | WSH | $5,400 | 8.68 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Petit | LAA | $2,300 | 6.83 | 2.97 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.78 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,900 | 7.73 | 2.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $3,900 | 9.13 | 2.34 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.35 | 1.82 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,800 | 7.10 | 2.54 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,200 | 8.06 | 2.52 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,100 | 9.32 | 1.83 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,700 | 9.06 | 1.93 |
| Todd Frazier | CHW | $4,500 | 8.62 | 1.91 |
| Anthony Rendón | WSH | $4,200 | 8.46 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.03 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
| Hunter Dozier | KC | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,000 | 10.60 | 2.12 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,300 | 10.27 | 2.39 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $4,000 | 10.09 | 2.52 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,900 | 9.77 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | HOU | $2,200 | 7.49 | 3.40 |
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,600 | 7.68 | 2.95 |
| Brett Gardner | NYY | $2,800 | 7.49 | 2.68 |
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
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.