Saturday, August 6, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Jace Peterson |
| SS | Luis Sardinas |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Two | Jabari Blash |
| OF Three | David Peralta |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 127.52 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,600 | 37.71 | 3.25 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,000 | 36.87 | 3.35 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,800 | 34.01 | 3.15 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $9,200 | 30.09 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,300 | 28.87 | 4.58 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $6,000 | 24.06 | 4.01 |
| Carlos Rodon | CHW | $7,500 | 27.88 | 3.72 |
| Chad Bettis | COL | $6,300 | 23.38 | 3.71 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,400 | 10.64 | 3.13 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,700 | 10.63 | 2.87 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.04 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.51 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.04 |
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $2,100 | 8.19 | 3.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 12.84 | 3.21 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.61 | 3.23 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,100 | 12.47 | 3.04 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $3,900 | 11.26 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,600 | 10.19 | 3.92 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,700 | 10.00 | 3.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,000 | 10.98 | 3.66 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,100 | 11.25 | 3.63 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,200 | 11.29 | 2.69 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 11.09 | 2.92 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,900 | 10.83 | 2.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 10.79 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,300 | 8.67 | 3.77 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,600 | 8.97 | 3.45 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,700 | 9.20 | 3.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,100 | 13.05 | 3.18 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 11.60 | 2.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,700 | 10.55 | 2.85 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 10.18 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 9.26 | 4.63 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 10.18 | 3.64 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,400 | 8.57 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 14.09 | 3.35 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,400 | 12.59 | 2.86 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.74 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,300 | 8.89 | 3.86 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,800 | 10.60 | 3.78 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,300 | 8.25 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,700 | 13.24 | 3.58 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 13.08 | 3.11 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,500 | 13.03 | 2.90 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,300 | 13.00 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Tucker | HOU | $2,000 | 10.46 | 5.23 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 11.05 | 4.81 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,300 | 10.39 | 4.52 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,200 | 9.69 | 4.41 |
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.