Saturday, August 20, 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 | Luke Maile |
| 1B | Kendrys Morales |
| 2B | Cesar Hernandez |
| SS | Brad Miller |
| 3B | Maikel Franco |
| OF One | Lorenzo Cain |
| OF Two | Odubel Herrera |
| OF Three | Aaron Altherr |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 135.96 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,000 | 42.13 | 3.83 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,500 | 39.71 | 3.78 |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $10,400 | 33.91 | 3.26 |
| Ian Kennedy | SD | $8,500 | 30.47 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | STL | $6,000 | 24.14 | 4.02 |
| Brandon Finnegan | KC | $6,100 | 23.50 | 3.85 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,000 | 42.13 | 3.83 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,500 | 39.71 | 3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,500 | 12.08 | 3.45 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,100 | 11.99 | 3.87 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,000 | 11.51 | 3.84 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,200 | 9.34 | 4.25 |
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,200 | 9.01 | 4.09 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,300 | 9.35 | 4.06 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,800 | 15.32 | 3.19 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 14.41 | 3.70 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,100 | 12.27 | 2.99 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 12.00 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,800 | 11.25 | 4.02 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 14.41 | 3.70 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,900 | 10.49 | 3.62 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,900 | 11.81 | 3.03 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $4,000 | 11.79 | 2.95 |
| Ben Zobrist | OAK | $4,000 | 11.68 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,400 | 10.59 | 4.41 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.86 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 11.35 | 3.07 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 11.34 | 3.34 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,700 | 11.31 | 3.06 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $3,900 | 11.20 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Taylor | SEA | $2,100 | 9.76 | 4.65 |
| Freddy Galvis | PHI | $2,200 | 9.66 | 4.39 |
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,300 | 9.59 | 4.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,000 | 15.04 | 3.01 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 13.51 | 2.94 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 11.58 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 10.73 | 3.58 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,100 | 11.01 | 3.55 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,600 | 9.11 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,100 | 14.97 | 3.65 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.66 | 3.26 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $4,200 | 13.22 | 3.15 |
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $3,000 | 13.06 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 10.00 | 5.00 |
| Odubel Herrera | PHI | $2,700 | 12.55 | 4.65 |
| Jeremy Hazelbaker | STL | $2,400 | 11.08 | 4.62 |
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $3,000 | 13.06 | 4.35 |
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.