Sunday, October 2, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Chris Sale |
| C | Carlos Pérez |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Ryan Schimpf |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Jefry Marte |
| OF One | Kole Calhoun |
| OF Two | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Three | Hernán Pérez |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 138.94 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,400 | 43.95 | 3.86 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,800 | 42.08 | 3.90 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $10,600 | 34.53 | 3.26 |
| David Price | BOS | $10,600 | 33.02 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Koch | ARZ | $3,000 | 21.49 | 7.16 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,000 | 0.00 | 4.05 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,800 | 42.08 | 3.90 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,400 | 43.95 | 3.86 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | LAA | $2,000 | 11.15 | 5.57 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,100 | 9.82 | 3.17 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,000 | 9.36 | 3.12 |
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $3,600 | 9.24 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | LAA | $2,000 | 11.15 | 5.57 |
| Andrew Susac | MIL | $2,400 | 8.57 | 3.57 |
| Francisco Cervelli | PIT | $2,400 | 8.34 | 3.48 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,700 | 8.83 | 3.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,900 | 15.27 | 5.26 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 13.52 | 3.22 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Chris Carter | MIL | $3,900 | 12.91 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,900 | 15.27 | 5.26 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 12.53 | 4.18 |
| Lucas Duda | NYM | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,700 | 10.28 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,300 | 11.66 | 3.53 |
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.70 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.33 | 2.98 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 10.99 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.70 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,300 | 11.66 | 3.53 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,200 | 7.64 | 3.47 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $2,900 | 9.94 | 3.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | LAA | $2,800 | 12.59 | 4.50 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,300 | 10.19 | 3.09 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $2,800 | 9.86 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Pennington | LAA | $2,000 | 9.44 | 4.72 |
| Andrelton Simmons | LAA | $2,800 | 12.59 | 4.50 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,300 | 9.47 | 4.12 |
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.77 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,500 | 15.39 | 3.42 |
| Jefry Marte | LAA | $3,000 | 14.42 | 4.81 |
| Yunel Escobar | LAA | $2,800 | 14.03 | 5.01 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 13.16 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | LAA | $2,800 | 14.03 | 5.01 |
| Jefry Marte | LAA | $3,000 | 14.42 | 4.81 |
| Nick Castellanos | DET | $2,400 | 8.68 | 3.62 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,300 | 11.58 | 3.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 19.83 | 4.61 |
| Kole Calhoun | LAA | $3,500 | 16.50 | 4.72 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,100 | 12.51 | 3.05 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,700 | 12.38 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,200 | 10.93 | 4.97 |
| Kole Calhoun | LAA | $3,500 | 16.50 | 4.72 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 19.83 | 4.61 |
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.13 |
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.