Friday, August 12, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Francisco Liriano |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Cesar Hernandez |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Chris Owings |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 107.41 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $12,400 | 19.79 | 1.60 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,000 | 19.69 | 1.79 |
| David Price | DET | $10,300 | 17.53 | 1.70 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $11,200 | 17.43 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Verrett | TEX | $4,000 | 10.74 | 2.68 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $4,000 | 10.64 | 2.66 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $6,600 | 16.76 | 2.54 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $4,900 | 12.07 | 2.46 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,900 | 9.07 | 3.13 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,700 | 8.79 | 1.87 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $4,000 | 7.73 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,900 | 9.07 | 3.13 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,900 | 7.44 | 2.57 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 9.77 | 2.08 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 9.63 | 2.35 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,500 | 8.95 | 1.63 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,900 | 8.55 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $2,600 | 7.37 | 2.83 |
| John Jaso | TB | $2,800 | 7.77 | 2.78 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | PIT | $4,600 | 9.28 | 2.02 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $5,300 | 9.14 | 1.72 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.03 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,600 | 6.90 | 2.65 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Michael Martinez | CLE | $2,500 | 5.69 | 2.28 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,300 | 7.48 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,700 | 9.77 | 2.08 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 8.31 | 2.13 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,100 | 8.04 | 1.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,100 | 7.97 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,800 | 7.23 | 2.58 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,000 | 5.13 | 2.57 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,200 | 9.89 | 1.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 9.74 | 2.12 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,800 | 9.08 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,800 | 9.08 | 2.39 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,500 | 7.95 | 2.27 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 9.74 | 2.12 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | NYM | $4,200 | 9.85 | 2.35 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.09 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,700 | 9.45 | 2.55 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $4,300 | 9.42 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $2,700 | 8.54 | 3.16 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,500 | 7.82 | 3.13 |
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,400 | 7.03 | 2.93 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,800 | 7.72 | 2.76 |
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.