Wednesday, August 10, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Felix Hernandez |
| P Two | Dallas Keuchel |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Devon Travis |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Two | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Three | Steve Souza |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 97.80 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $8,400 | 14.96 | 1.78 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $7,700 | 14.65 | 1.90 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,900 | 14.58 | 1.64 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $9,100 | 14.49 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel De La Cruz | ATL | $4,000 | 9.47 | 2.37 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $5,600 | 13.09 | 2.34 |
| Martin Perez | TEX | $4,300 | 9.14 | 2.13 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $7,700 | 14.65 | 1.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,700 | 8.31 | 1.77 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $4,500 | 7.90 | 1.75 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $4,700 | 7.88 | 1.68 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,300 | 7.35 | 3.20 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,200 | 6.94 | 3.16 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 7.68 | 2.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $5,100 | 9.14 | 1.79 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.04 | 2.26 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,300 | 7.22 | 3.14 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,700 | 8.21 | 3.04 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,300 | 6.47 | 2.81 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.61 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,500 | 8.80 | 1.96 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.66 | 1.63 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,200 | 8.59 | 2.05 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $4,400 | 8.44 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,000 | 6.25 | 3.12 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,700 | 8.20 | 3.04 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,900 | 7.35 | 2.54 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,300 | 9.58 | 1.81 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,300 | 8.42 | 1.59 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 8.12 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,400 | 6.63 | 2.76 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.74 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,800 | 10.10 | 2.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,200 | 9.32 | 1.79 |
| Adrian Beltre | TEX | $4,200 | 8.75 | 2.08 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Seager | SEA | $3,100 | 7.85 | 2.53 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $3,000 | 7.10 | 2.37 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $3,300 | 7.83 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,200 | 10.18 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.37 | 1.67 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $4,000 | 9.32 | 2.33 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,100 | 7.37 | 3.51 |
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,500 | 7.87 | 3.15 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
| Aaron Hicks | MIN | $2,300 | 6.84 | 2.97 |
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.