Thursday, September 22, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | David Price |
| P Two | Chris Tillman |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman |
| 2B | Howie Kendrick |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Yunel Escobar |
| OF One | Marcell Ozuna |
| OF Two | Mark Trumbo |
| OF Three | Matt Kemp |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 93.26 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $10,800 | 18.86 | 1.75 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,500 | 14.12 | 1.49 |
| Seth Lugo | NYM | $6,700 | 13.11 | 1.96 |
| Ervin Santana | MIN | $9,000 | 12.30 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Tillman | BAL | $5,300 | 12.04 | 2.27 |
| Mike Fiers | HOU | $5,600 | 11.44 | 2.04 |
| Seth Lugo | NYM | $6,700 | 13.11 | 1.96 |
| Ryan Vogelsong | PIT | $4,000 | 7.66 | 1.92 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $4,900 | 8.86 | 1.81 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $5,100 | 8.00 | 1.57 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $4,400 | 7.62 | 1.73 |
| René Rivera | NYM | $2,300 | 7.17 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | NYM | $2,300 | 7.17 | 3.12 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,300 | 5.63 | 2.45 |
| Carlos Pérez | LAA | $2,400 | 5.21 | 2.17 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,200 | 6.82 | 2.13 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,400 | 10.30 | 1.91 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $5,700 | 8.94 | 1.57 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $5,300 | 8.72 | 1.65 |
| Brad Miller | TB | $4,500 | 8.48 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,200 | 6.43 | 2.92 |
| Eric Campbell | NYM | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,300 | 6.85 | 2.08 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 7.42 | 2.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $5,000 | 8.61 | 1.72 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,700 | 8.54 | 1.82 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,300 | 8.51 | 1.55 |
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,900 | 6.13 | 2.11 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $3,200 | 6.36 | 1.99 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $3,800 | 7.13 | 1.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,700 | 8.42 | 1.79 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $4,600 | 8.33 | 1.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,400 | 7.52 | 1.71 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,600 | 7.39 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,600 | 6.05 | 2.33 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 6.87 | 2.08 |
| Cristhian Adames | COL | $2,400 | 4.97 | 2.07 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,200 | 6.42 | 2.01 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,700 | 9.75 | 2.07 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $4,200 | 9.60 | 2.28 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $5,000 | 8.99 | 1.80 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $4,500 | 8.68 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dónovan Solano | NYY | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $4,200 | 9.60 | 2.28 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,600 | 8.34 | 2.09 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,000 | 5.62 | 2.08 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 10.37 | 1.85 |
| Yoenis Céspedes | NYM | $5,100 | 10.14 | 1.99 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.59 | 1.71 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $5,000 | 9.06 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 6.95 | 2.48 |
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,800 | 6.82 | 2.43 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,400 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Ryan Raburn | COL | $2,800 | 6.43 | 2.30 |
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.