Tuesday, August 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Noah Syndergaard |
| C | Luke Maile |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | J.D. Martinez |
| OF Three | Stephen Piscotty |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 130.33 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,000 | 36.46 | 3.65 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,700 | 34.60 | 3.23 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $9,600 | 30.59 | 3.19 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $8,700 | 30.02 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel De La Cruz | ATL | $4,800 | 18.37 | 3.83 |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | $7,000 | 26.75 | 3.82 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | BOS | $7,100 | 26.60 | 3.75 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,000 | 36.46 | 3.65 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,000 | 11.43 | 2.86 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,100 | 10.38 | 3.35 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,800 | 10.24 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,000 | 9.47 | 4.74 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,400 | 10.18 | 4.24 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,600 | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 12.89 | 3.07 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 12.62 | 3.00 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 12.49 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,000 | 9.94 | 4.97 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,400 | 10.46 | 4.36 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,000 | 11.25 | 3.75 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.67 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 12.14 | 3.19 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,600 | 11.34 | 3.15 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,500 | 11.21 | 3.20 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $4,400 | 10.90 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,400 | 9.99 | 4.16 |
| Mike Aviles | CLE | $2,200 | 8.65 | 3.93 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,800 | 10.01 | 3.58 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,800 | 9.96 | 3.56 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 11.54 | 2.75 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,800 | 10.78 | 2.84 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,800 | 10.55 | 2.78 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,800 | 10.19 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,200 | 8.12 | 3.69 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
| Andrew Romine | DET | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.65 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,800 | 10.19 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 12.60 | 2.93 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 12.53 | 3.06 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,000 | 12.49 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.04 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 9.23 | 3.85 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,900 | 10.53 | 3.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,600 | 13.95 | 3.03 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.77 | 3.62 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.88 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,500 | 12.01 | 4.80 |
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 10.84 | 4.71 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.33 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.21 |
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.