Thursday, September 22, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | David Price |
| C | J.T. Realmuto |
| 1B | Billy Butler |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Asdrubal Cabrera |
| 3B | José Reyes |
| OF One | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Two | Christian Yelich |
| OF Three | Hunter Pence |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 125.15 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Price | BOS | $10,800 | 35.95 | 3.33 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $10,000 | 33.92 | 3.39 |
| Jeff Samardzija | SF | $9,100 | 28.00 | 3.08 |
| Seth Lugo | NYM | $7,700 | 25.94 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Friedrich | SD | $5,600 | 19.62 | 3.50 |
| Chase Anderson | MIL | $6,300 | 21.86 | 3.47 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $10,000 | 33.92 | 3.39 |
| Seth Lugo | NYM | $7,700 | 25.94 | 3.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $4,100 | 11.73 | 2.86 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 10.46 | 3.08 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
| René Rivera | NYM | $2,100 | 9.35 | 4.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| René Rivera | NYM | $2,100 | 9.35 | 4.45 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,200 | 7.62 | 3.46 |
| Kurt Suzuki | MIN | $2,200 | 7.51 | 3.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,200 | 12.57 | 2.99 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,500 | 11.91 | 2.65 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,900 | 11.42 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,200 | 8.46 | 3.84 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,600 | 9.20 | 3.54 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,900 | 10.18 | 3.51 |
| Adrián González | LAD | $3,000 | 10.43 | 3.48 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,000 | 11.17 | 2.79 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 10.98 | 2.89 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,600 | 10.64 | 4.09 |
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $2,800 | 10.08 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,600 | 10.64 | 4.09 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $2,400 | 9.26 | 3.86 |
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $2,800 | 10.08 | 3.60 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,600 | 9.33 | 3.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Miller | TB | $3,400 | 11.28 | 3.32 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,000 | 10.81 | 2.70 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $3,300 | 10.81 | 3.28 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,600 | 10.02 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.68 |
| Brad Miller | TB | $3,400 | 11.28 | 3.32 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,300 | 7.62 | 3.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $2,700 | 12.24 | 4.53 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,500 | 11.49 | 3.28 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,600 | 11.38 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | NYM | $2,700 | 12.24 | 4.53 |
| Dónovan Solano | NYY | $2,000 | 8.89 | 4.44 |
| Eric Campbell | NYM | $2,200 | 8.24 | 3.74 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $3,100 | 11.22 | 3.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.73 | 3.19 |
| Yoenis Céspedes | NYM | $3,700 | 13.30 | 3.60 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $3,900 | 12.34 | 3.16 |
| Justin Upton | DET | $3,800 | 12.02 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejandro De Aza | NYM | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Nick Markakis | ATL | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.88 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,100 | 8.03 | 3.82 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
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.