Thursday, September 29, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Johnny Cueto |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Robinson Canó |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Danny Valencia |
| OF One | Adam Duvall |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Gerardo Parra |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 122.02 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,900 | 35.76 | 3.61 |
| Álex Reyes | STL | $5,700 | 30.69 | 5.38 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $9,500 | 30.49 | 3.21 |
| Danny Duffy | KC | $9,200 | 30.42 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Reyes | STL | $5,700 | 30.69 | 5.38 |
| Ariel Miranda | SEA | $6,500 | 24.64 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Stroman | TOR | $7,700 | 28.75 | 3.73 |
| Rob Zastryzny | CHC | $5,900 | 21.96 | 3.72 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 10.57 | 2.78 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $2,900 | 9.87 | 3.40 |
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $3,900 | 9.70 | 2.49 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
| Chris Giménez | CLE | $2,000 | 7.69 | 3.84 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,500 | 9.16 | 3.66 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,500 | 8.68 | 3.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $4,200 | 12.89 | 3.07 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,900 | 12.68 | 3.25 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,000 | 11.89 | 2.97 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,500 | 11.83 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Joseph | PHI | $2,300 | 8.49 | 3.69 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 10.37 | 3.58 |
| Adam Lind | SEA | $2,700 | 9.56 | 3.54 |
| Justin Morneau | CHW | $2,500 | 8.85 | 3.54 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,300 | 12.09 | 3.66 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,900 | 10.94 | 2.80 |
| Jean Segura | ARZ | $3,500 | 10.43 | 2.98 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,800 | 10.38 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlin Castro | NYY | $2,100 | 7.86 | 3.74 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,300 | 12.09 | 3.66 |
| Tommy La Stella | CHC | $2,200 | 7.71 | 3.51 |
| Hernan Iribarren | CIN | $2,100 | 7.11 | 3.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 11.16 | 2.86 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
| José Peraza | CIN | $3,600 | 10.32 | 2.87 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,000 | 9.98 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,100 | 8.41 | 4.00 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,400 | 9.03 | 3.76 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 12.99 | 2.82 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,700 | 12.03 | 3.25 |
| Todd Frazier | CHW | $3,500 | 10.99 | 3.14 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $2,600 | 9.50 | 3.65 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,000 | 10.58 | 3.53 |
| David Freese | PIT | $2,900 | 9.80 | 3.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,600 | 13.63 | 5.24 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,200 | 12.70 | 5.77 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $3,700 | 12.30 | 3.32 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,000 | 11.83 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,200 | 12.70 | 5.77 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,600 | 13.63 | 5.24 |
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 9.76 | 4.88 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | CHC | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
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.