Tuesday, September 20, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jon Lester |
| P Two | James Shields |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Rougned Odor |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Three | Franklin Gutierrez |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 103.15 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Fernández | MIA | $12,500 | 18.84 | 1.51 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $12,200 | 18.09 | 1.48 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $12,000 | 15.61 | 1.30 |
| Rich Hill | LAD | $11,300 | 15.31 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodríguez | BOS | $5,100 | 12.20 | 2.39 |
| James Shields | CHW | $5,700 | 13.33 | 2.34 |
| Edinson Vólquez | KC | $4,700 | 10.65 | 2.27 |
| Steven Brault | PIT | $4,200 | 8.83 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,900 | 8.29 | 2.13 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.24 |
| James McCann | DET | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,500 | 7.66 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,400 | 6.61 | 2.75 |
| James McCann | DET | $3,000 | 7.79 | 2.60 |
| Carlos Pérez | LAA | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.60 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,000 | 7.45 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,500 | 11.24 | 2.04 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,300 | 9.87 | 2.29 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $4,800 | 8.97 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián González | LAD | $3,000 | 8.24 | 2.75 |
| Gerardo Parra | COL | $3,400 | 8.44 | 2.48 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,000 | 7.45 | 2.48 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,200 | 7.86 | 2.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,600 | 8.75 | 1.90 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,900 | 8.68 | 1.77 |
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $4,400 | 8.34 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $3,200 | 7.56 | 2.36 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,900 | 6.60 | 2.28 |
| Javier Báez | CHC | $3,600 | 8.09 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,200 | 8.11 | 1.93 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $4,100 | 7.88 | 1.92 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,500 | 7.75 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,100 | 5.31 | 2.53 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
| José Iglesias | DET | $2,900 | 6.83 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,900 | 11.16 | 2.28 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $5,000 | 9.99 | 2.00 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,900 | 9.57 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | LAA | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,400 | 8.06 | 2.37 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,900 | 11.16 | 2.28 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $4,400 | 9.94 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,400 | 10.86 | 2.01 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $5,100 | 10.86 | 2.13 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 10.13 | 2.53 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $5,400 | 9.82 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | HOU | $2,000 | 7.33 | 3.67 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $3,000 | 9.32 | 3.11 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,600 | 7.66 | 2.95 |
| Shawn O’Malley | SEA | $2,400 | 7.01 | 2.92 |
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.