Monday, August 22, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Stephen Strasburg |
| P Two | David Price |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Adam Lind |
| 2B | Scooter Gennett |
| SS | Jonathan Villar |
| 3B | Kyle Seager |
| OF One | Gerardo Parra |
| OF Two | Khris Davis |
| OF Three | Jabari Blash |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 103.12 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $10,700 | 20.64 | 1.93 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $12,500 | 17.84 | 1.43 |
| David Price | DET | $11,000 | 17.53 | 1.59 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $11,500 | 17.17 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $5,100 | 12.04 | 2.36 |
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $5,500 | 12.54 | 2.28 |
| Chad Bettis | COL | $5,200 | 11.24 | 2.16 |
| Andrew Triggs | OAK | $4,000 | 8.62 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $4,300 | 7.90 | 1.84 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,600 | 7.79 | 2.16 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 7.51 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,200 | 7.21 | 3.28 |
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 7.51 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,000 | 9.85 | 1.97 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,900 | 9.07 | 1.85 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $4,700 | 8.99 | 1.91 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $4,600 | 8.46 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.92 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.64 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $3,000 | 6.97 | 2.32 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,500 | 7.95 | 2.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,200 | 8.68 | 1.67 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $4,900 | 8.60 | 1.76 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $4,000 | 7.93 | 1.98 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,000 | 7.88 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | OAK | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $3,000 | 6.97 | 2.32 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.11 | 2.26 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,700 | 7.75 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.20 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,400 | 8.47 | 1.57 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,100 | 8.29 | 2.02 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $4,300 | 7.81 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,600 | 10.13 | 2.20 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.24 | 2.05 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 8.63 | 1.88 |
| Jacob Lamb | ARZ | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $4,700 | 7.93 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,000 | 7.85 | 2.62 |
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $3,000 | 6.57 | 2.19 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,500 | 9.24 | 2.05 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,600 | 8.63 | 1.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $5,200 | 9.11 | 1.75 |
| Starling Marte | PIT | $5,200 | 8.91 | 1.71 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $4,600 | 8.89 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,200 | 8.08 | 3.67 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 6.37 | 3.19 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,900 | 7.82 | 2.70 |
| Coco Crisp | OAK | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.70 |
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.