Monday, August 15, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Adam Lind |
| 2B | Nick Franklin |
| SS | Matt Duffy |
| 3B | Evan Longoria |
| OF One | Corey Dickerson |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Kevin Kiermaier |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 145.38 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $10,000 | 44.36 | 4.44 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $8,500 | 30.30 | 3.56 |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $9,800 | 29.05 | 2.96 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $9,000 | 28.49 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $10,000 | 44.36 | 4.44 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,700 | 24.13 | 3.60 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $8,500 | 30.30 | 3.56 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,000 | 28.14 | 3.52 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,000 | 12.24 | 3.06 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,000 | 10.66 | 3.55 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,500 | 10.46 | 2.99 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,000 | 10.43 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,200 | 8.49 | 3.86 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,200 | 8.33 | 3.79 |
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,400 | 8.97 | 3.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,300 | 14.20 | 3.30 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Morrison | SEA | $2,800 | 12.13 | 4.33 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,800 | 11.15 | 3.98 |
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.96 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,800 | 10.49 | 3.75 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,400 | 12.34 | 3.63 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,500 | 12.27 | 3.51 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,300 | 11.71 | 5.09 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,800 | 10.87 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,300 | 11.71 | 5.09 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,600 | 10.45 | 4.02 |
| Tyler Ladendorf | OAK | $2,000 | 7.73 | 3.87 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,400 | 12.34 | 3.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,800 | 14.56 | 3.83 |
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $2,600 | 12.43 | 4.78 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,300 | 11.19 | 3.39 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $2,600 | 12.43 | 4.78 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,800 | 14.56 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.92 | 3.82 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,900 | 10.67 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 14.12 | 3.28 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,800 | 13.13 | 3.45 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 12.57 | 3.22 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,500 | 10.74 | 4.30 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.93 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,700 | 10.23 | 3.79 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,100 | 14.09 | 4.55 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $2,800 | 13.93 | 4.97 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,900 | 13.04 | 3.34 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,300 | 13.00 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $2,800 | 13.93 | 4.97 |
| Darrell Ceciliani | NYM | $2,000 | 9.78 | 4.89 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,100 | 14.09 | 4.55 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,800 | 11.73 | 4.19 |
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.