Sunday, August 21, 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 | Carlos Perez |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Jose Peraza |
| SS | Ivan De Jesus |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Domingo Santana |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Bryce Harper |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 132.53 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,800 | 34.16 | 3.16 |
| Noah Syndergaard | NYM | $10,400 | 33.20 | 3.19 |
| Dallas Keuchel | HOU | $8,500 | 29.21 | 3.44 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $9,600 | 29.00 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Leake | CIN | $7,000 | 27.20 | 3.89 |
| Henry Owens | BOS | $5,900 | 22.57 | 3.82 |
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $6,200 | 23.41 | 3.78 |
| Jason Hammel | CHC | $8,100 | 28.77 | 3.55 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,700 | 11.43 | 3.09 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,500 | 11.24 | 3.21 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,000 | 10.14 | 3.38 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,300 | 10.11 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 10.04 | 4.56 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Eric Fryer | MIN | $2,100 | 8.63 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Perez | LAA | $2,200 | 8.39 | 3.81 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 15.81 | 4.05 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,800 | 13.31 | 2.77 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.89 | 3.30 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $3,400 | 11.62 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,100 | 9.63 | 4.58 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 15.81 | 4.05 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,400 | 11.59 | 4.83 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,700 | 11.56 | 3.12 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,300 | 11.36 | 4.94 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,200 | 11.34 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,300 | 11.36 | 4.94 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,400 | 11.59 | 4.83 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
| Brandon Phillips | CIN | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $3,300 | 12.28 | 3.72 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 11.36 | 3.07 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,900 | 10.83 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Ivan De Jesus | CIN | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.24 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,100 | 8.34 | 3.97 |
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,300 | 8.95 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,300 | 14.75 | 2.78 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,600 | 13.74 | 3.82 |
| Jacob Lamb | ARZ | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.97 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,000 | 12.23 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 10.80 | 5.40 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,100 | 8.44 | 4.02 |
| Jacob Lamb | ARZ | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.97 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.25 | 3.17 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,100 | 13.98 | 3.41 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $3,900 | 13.70 | 3.51 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,200 | 13.22 | 6.01 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $2,600 | 11.78 | 4.53 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,000 | 13.04 | 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.