Monday, September 26, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
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Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $13,500 | 20.06 | 1.49 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $12,000 | 16.17 | 1.35 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $7,000 | 14.36 | 2.05 |
| Tanner Roark | WSH | $10,400 | 14.29 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Conley | MIA | $5,500 | 11.68 | 2.12 |
| James Shields | CHW | $5,500 | 11.34 | 2.06 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $7,000 | 14.36 | 2.05 |
| Jaime García | STL | $6,800 | 12.55 | 1.85 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $4,600 | 8.03 | 1.74 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | $3,600 | 7.87 | 2.19 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,700 | 7.82 | 2.11 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.47 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $5,100 | 9.76 | 1.91 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,400 | 9.34 | 1.73 |
| Brad Miller | TB | $4,600 | 9.30 | 2.02 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,200 | 5.98 | 2.72 |
| Víctor Martínez | DET | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.69 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,200 | 10.08 | 1.94 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,500 | 8.63 | 1.92 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 8.45 | 1.72 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $4,200 | 8.19 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,600 | 6.81 | 2.62 |
| Chris Coghlan | CHC | $2,900 | 6.98 | 2.41 |
| Greg García | STL | $3,300 | 7.75 | 2.35 |
| Gregorio Petit | LAA | $2,100 | 4.81 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,200 | 8.71 | 2.07 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,500 | 8.31 | 1.85 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $4,400 | 7.47 | 1.70 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $3,500 | 7.44 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 5.54 | 2.52 |
| José Iglesias | DET | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.46 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.37 |
| Erick Aybar | DET | $2,200 | 5.12 | 2.33 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,700 | 9.59 | 2.04 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,500 | 8.03 | 2.29 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $4,000 | 8.76 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $5,500 | 10.07 | 1.83 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,600 | 9.49 | 2.64 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| Corey Dickerson | TB | $4,200 | 9.33 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Justin Upton | DET | $2,900 | 7.87 | 2.71 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,600 | 9.49 | 2.64 |
| Cameron Maybin | DET | $3,100 | 7.97 | 2.57 |
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.