Saturday, August 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | Patrick Corbin |
| C | Buster Posey |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | Robinson Cano |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | Mookie Betts |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Jose Bautista |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 104.35 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $12,100 | 19.35 | 1.60 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,900 | 19.03 | 1.60 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $12,500 | 17.75 | 1.42 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $10,100 | 14.96 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $5,400 | 14.14 | 2.62 |
| Logan Verrett | TEX | $4,000 | 10.41 | 2.60 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $4,900 | 11.87 | 2.42 |
| Sonny Gray | OAK | $5,300 | 12.31 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $4,600 | 8.37 | 1.82 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,600 | 8.13 | 1.77 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 8.04 | 3.09 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 7.80 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 8.04 | 3.09 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,300 | 6.36 | 2.76 |
| Sandy Leon | BOS | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $3,000 | 7.78 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,300 | 9.54 | 2.22 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,300 | 9.51 | 1.79 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,500 | 9.36 | 2.08 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,400 | 8.63 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Jaso | TB | $2,300 | 7.78 | 3.38 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,900 | 7.76 | 2.67 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,900 | 7.71 | 2.66 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,700 | 9.16 | 1.95 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,100 | 8.64 | 2.11 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.57 | 1.62 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,400 | 8.42 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,700 | 7.37 | 2.73 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,300 | 6.14 | 2.67 |
| Starlin Castro | CHC | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.54 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,900 | 7.18 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,100 | 10.10 | 1.98 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,400 | 8.88 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 7.82 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.74 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.59 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,700 | 6.61 | 2.45 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,600 | 6.36 | 2.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,700 | 10.53 | 2.24 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,400 | 10.32 | 2.35 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 7.12 | 3.23 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,600 | 6.46 | 2.49 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,400 | 8.22 | 2.42 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,400 | 10.32 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajai Davis | DET | $3,700 | 9.93 | 2.68 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $5,600 | 9.89 | 1.77 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $5,500 | 9.89 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,100 | 9.54 | 3.08 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,700 | 8.11 | 3.00 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,300 | 9.78 | 2.96 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.79 |
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.