Monday, August 22, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Stephen Strasburg |
| C | Welington Castillo |
| 1B | Adam Lind |
| 2B | Robinson Cano |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Carlos Gonzalez |
| OF Two | Jabari Blash |
| OF Three | Joc Pederson |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 128.84 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $10,000 | 38.94 | 3.89 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,000 | 35.11 | 3.19 |
| David Price | DET | $10,000 | 34.33 | 3.43 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,300 | 33.88 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Godley | ARZ | $6,100 | 24.81 | 4.07 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,400 | 25.13 | 3.93 |
| Stephen Strasburg | WSH | $10,000 | 38.94 | 3.89 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $7,200 | 27.67 | 3.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,300 | 10.48 | 3.18 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $3,100 | 10.09 | 3.25 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,400 | 10.03 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.91 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,400 | 8.88 | 3.70 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,800 | 10.16 | 3.63 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,500 | 8.94 | 3.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 13.07 | 3.11 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.34 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,300 | 11.81 | 3.58 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 11.68 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,100 | 7.91 | 3.77 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $3,300 | 11.81 | 3.58 |
| Ben Paulsen | COL | $2,600 | 9.18 | 3.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.26 | 3.04 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,400 | 11.19 | 3.29 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $3,100 | 10.32 | 3.33 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,500 | 10.07 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,700 | 9.56 | 3.54 |
| Tim Beckham | TB | $2,700 | 9.01 | 3.34 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $3,100 | 10.32 | 3.33 |
| Robinson Cano | SEA | $3,400 | 11.19 | 3.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,700 | 10.93 | 2.95 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,400 | 10.60 | 3.12 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,900 | 10.05 | 3.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,500 | 9.66 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,300 | 8.73 | 3.79 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,200 | 8.25 | 3.75 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $2,900 | 10.05 | 3.47 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,300 | 7.28 | 3.17 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.84 | 3.12 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,000 | 11.53 | 2.88 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,300 | 10.93 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 10.30 | 3.55 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
| Kyle Seager | SEA | $3,200 | 10.26 | 3.21 |
| Jacob Lamb | ARZ | $3,300 | 10.38 | 3.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,200 | 12.14 | 2.89 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $3,700 | 12.04 | 3.25 |
| Joc Pederson | LAD | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
| Starling Marte | PIT | $3,700 | 11.35 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jabari Blash | SD | $2,300 | 11.01 | 4.79 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,900 | 11.31 | 3.90 |
| Joc Pederson | LAD | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
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.