Saturday, August 20, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Luke Weaver |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Neil Walker |
| SS | Asdrubal Cabrera |
| 3B | Todd Frazier |
| OF One | Jake Smolinski |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 102.66 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $13,600 | 23.05 | 1.70 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $12,000 | 20.58 | 1.71 |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $11,500 | 16.93 | 1.47 |
| Drew Pomeranz | OAK | $11,300 | 14.77 | 1.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | STL | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
| Hector Santiago | LAA | $5,000 | 10.50 | 2.10 |
| Josh Tomlin | CLE | $5,300 | 10.64 | 2.01 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $5,600 | 10.81 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,400 | 9.31 | 2.12 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $4,600 | 8.80 | 1.91 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $4,800 | 8.72 | 1.82 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $4,000 | 8.22 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,400 | 7.53 | 3.14 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,400 | 6.76 | 2.82 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,500 | 11.56 | 2.10 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,400 | 8.49 | 2.50 |
| Albert Pujols | LAA | $3,600 | 8.86 | 2.46 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $5,000 | 8.97 | 1.79 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $4,800 | 8.91 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.87 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,200 | 8.90 | 2.12 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,600 | 8.88 | 2.47 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $5,000 | 8.74 | 1.75 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $5,100 | 8.71 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,500 | 6.54 | 2.62 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,600 | 11.37 | 2.03 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,300 | 10.16 | 1.92 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $4,500 | 9.03 | 2.01 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 8.92 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,100 | 5.60 | 2.67 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,300 | 8.17 | 2.48 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 5.85 | 2.44 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,400 | 8.28 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,000 | 11.19 | 2.24 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,400 | 10.93 | 2.02 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $5,200 | 10.18 | 1.96 |
| Lorenzo Cain | KC | $4,600 | 9.95 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Ruggiano | SEA | $2,000 | 7.64 | 3.82 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,200 | 7.73 | 3.51 |
| Jake Smolinski | TEX | $2,700 | 8.09 | 2.99 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,200 | 9.07 | 2.84 |
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.