Friday, August 26, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Gio Gonzalez |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnacion |
| 2B | Logan Forsythe |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Jose Bautista |
| OF Two | Adam Jones |
| OF Three | Franklin Gutierrez |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 109.69 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,700 | 19.70 | 1.68 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $11,000 | 17.90 | 1.63 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $6,900 | 16.28 | 2.36 |
| Felix Hernandez | SEA | $10,900 | 15.20 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Weaver | STL | $4,200 | 10.26 | 2.44 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $6,900 | 16.28 | 2.36 |
| Gio Gonzalez | WSH | $6,100 | 12.93 | 2.12 |
| Braden Shipley | ARZ | $4,400 | 9.26 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,400 | 8.98 | 2.64 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $4,100 | 8.58 | 2.09 |
| Russell Martin | TOR | $4,800 | 8.34 | 1.74 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $4,900 | 8.33 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,400 | 7.72 | 3.22 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,100 | 6.37 | 3.03 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,500 | 7.49 | 2.99 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.89 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $5,000 | 10.75 | 2.15 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,800 | 10.43 | 2.17 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,400 | 10.27 | 1.90 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,300 | 9.53 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Smoak | TOR | $2,700 | 7.95 | 2.95 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,800 | 7.61 | 2.72 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,900 | 7.76 | 2.68 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,300 | 8.63 | 1.63 |
| Trea Turner | WSH | $4,900 | 8.28 | 1.69 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $4,400 | 8.27 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,600 | 7.28 | 2.80 |
| Cristhian Adames | COL | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,400 | 5.70 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,800 | 9.54 | 1.99 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.54 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $4,500 | 8.42 | 1.87 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | COL | $3,700 | 8.40 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,200 | 6.81 | 3.09 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,000 | 5.60 | 2.80 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,400 | 8.62 | 2.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,000 | 11.86 | 2.37 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.92 | 2.07 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $4,000 | 9.77 | 2.44 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,400 | 9.09 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $2,800 | 7.90 | 2.82 |
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $2,900 | 7.20 | 2.48 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $4,000 | 9.77 | 2.44 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,000 | 11.86 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,000 | 10.92 | 2.73 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,300 | 10.81 | 2.04 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,400 | 10.10 | 2.30 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,800 | 9.89 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,100 | 7.74 | 3.69 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $2,800 | 9.89 | 3.53 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $3,000 | 9.44 | 3.15 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $2,900 | 8.23 | 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.