Wednesday, September 21, 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 | Félix Hernández |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Trea Turner |
| SS | Alexei Ramírez |
| 3B | Jake Lamb |
| OF One | José Peraza |
| OF Two | J.D. Martínez |
| OF Three | Roman Quinn |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 101.59 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $13,300 | 24.64 | 1.85 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $14,000 | 23.85 | 1.70 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $11,900 | 19.04 | 1.60 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $11,200 | 16.69 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Holland | TEX | $4,300 | 9.88 | 2.30 |
| Luke Weaver | STL | $5,700 | 12.51 | 2.19 |
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | $5,000 | 10.32 | 2.06 |
| José Berrios | MIN | $4,600 | 9.35 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | COL | $2,900 | 8.89 | 3.07 |
| Welington Castillo | ARZ | $3,600 | 8.20 | 2.28 |
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $4,600 | 8.12 | 1.76 |
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,600 | 7.99 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | COL | $2,900 | 8.89 | 3.07 |
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,600 | 7.99 | 3.07 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,600 | 6.99 | 2.69 |
| Jesús Sucre | SEA | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 10.72 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $5,600 | 9.44 | 1.69 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,600 | 6.63 | 2.55 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,100 | 7.82 | 2.52 |
| Gerardo Parra | COL | $3,600 | 8.81 | 2.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $5,400 | 9.95 | 1.84 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
| Trea Turner | WSH | $5,500 | 9.49 | 1.73 |
| Jean Segura | ARZ | $5,400 | 9.17 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
| César Hernández | PHI | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.48 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,800 | 6.88 | 2.46 |
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $3,100 | 7.53 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,300 | 8.84 | 2.06 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 8.45 | 1.92 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $4,200 | 8.30 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,700 | 7.22 | 2.67 |
| Alexei Ramírez | TB | $2,200 | 5.21 | 2.37 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,600 | 5.98 | 2.30 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,300 | 10.96 | 2.07 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,500 | 9.83 | 2.19 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,300 | 9.37 | 2.18 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $4,500 | 9.10 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.56 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,300 | 7.34 | 2.23 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,500 | 9.83 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $5,600 | 10.72 | 1.91 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,400 | 10.58 | 1.96 |
| Carlos González | COL | $5,500 | 10.29 | 1.87 |
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $5,200 | 10.17 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,000 | 6.39 | 3.20 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $3,000 | 8.47 | 2.82 |
| Billy Burns | KC | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.65 |
| Sócrates Brito | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.53 |
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.