Friday, August 12, 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 | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Devon Travis |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Eduardo Nunez |
| OF One | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Two | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Three | Denard Span |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 129.52 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $11,600 | 38.75 | 3.34 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,900 | 37.14 | 3.41 |
| David Price | DET | $10,200 | 34.71 | 3.40 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $9,700 | 34.00 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,700 | 33.22 | 4.31 |
| Andrew Cashner | SD | $6,000 | 24.18 | 4.03 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,600 | 25.57 | 3.87 |
| Patrick Corbin | ARZ | $6,200 | 22.41 | 3.62 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 11.85 | 5.64 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,400 | 11.48 | 3.38 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 10.10 | 2.97 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 11.85 | 5.64 |
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,000 | 8.61 | 4.30 |
| Bruce Maxwell | OAK | $2,000 | 7.75 | 3.87 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,700 | 9.98 | 3.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,700 | 12.82 | 3.47 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,000 | 11.93 | 2.98 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 11.46 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,000 | 10.49 | 5.24 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,700 | 10.43 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Walker | PIT | $3,600 | 12.08 | 3.36 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,800 | 11.79 | 3.10 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,100 | 11.72 | 3.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 11.32 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.85 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.80 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,100 | 11.72 | 3.78 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,900 | 10.81 | 2.77 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,900 | 10.41 | 2.67 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,500 | 10.12 | 2.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,700 | 10.08 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Matt Reynolds | NYM | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.42 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,200 | 9.02 | 4.10 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,100 | 8.35 | 3.98 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.32 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 12.60 | 3.32 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Rodriguez | NYY | $696 | 9.77 | 14.03 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,300 | 10.50 | 4.56 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 10.41 | 3.72 |
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | NYM | $3,600 | 12.99 | 3.61 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,100 | 12.89 | 3.14 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,200 | 12.56 | 3.93 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Brentz | BOS | $2,000 | 9.28 | 4.64 |
| Alejandro De Aza | BAL | $2,400 | 10.96 | 4.57 |
| Brian Goodwin | WSH | $2,000 | 9.11 | 4.56 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 10.41 | 4.52 |
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.