Sunday, August 28, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Danny Salazar |
| P Two | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Jacob Realmuto |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Ian Kinsler |
| SS | J.J. Hardy |
| 3B | Jose Ramirez |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | A.J. Pollock |
| OF Three | Mikie Mahtook |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 107.87 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $12,800 | 20.29 | 1.59 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $11,500 | 16.57 | 1.44 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $7,500 | 15.87 | 2.12 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $9,900 | 15.25 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Holland | TEX | $4,400 | 9.85 | 2.24 |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $5,800 | 13.01 | 2.24 |
| Andrew Triggs | OAK | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
| Chad Bettis | COL | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $4,100 | 10.45 | 2.55 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $3,900 | 8.49 | 2.18 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,800 | 8.44 | 2.22 |
| James McCann | DET | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,200 | 10.51 | 2.02 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,200 | 10.15 | 2.42 |
| Steve Pearce | BAL | $2,800 | 9.49 | 3.39 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,400 | 9.20 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Pearce | BAL | $2,800 | 9.49 | 3.39 |
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,600 | 8.63 | 3.32 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,000 | 7.48 | 2.49 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,200 | 10.15 | 2.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,500 | 11.36 | 2.52 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,900 | 9.09 | 2.33 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $5,400 | 8.62 | 1.60 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $5,000 | 8.61 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,800 | 7.57 | 2.70 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,900 | 7.78 | 2.68 |
| Charlie Culberson | COL | $2,100 | 5.49 | 2.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,200 | 8.47 | 2.02 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $4,300 | 8.39 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,900 | 8.18 | 2.10 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 7.83 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,400 | 6.93 | 2.89 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.57 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,800 | 7.10 | 2.54 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,500 | 5.97 | 2.39 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,500 | 10.04 | 1.82 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,500 | 9.84 | 2.19 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,100 | 9.48 | 2.31 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $3,500 | 9.18 | 2.62 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,500 | 9.11 | 2.60 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIA | $5,000 | 10.80 | 2.16 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,300 | 10.03 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,200 | 9.99 | 1.92 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.59 |
| Jason Heyward | STL | $3,200 | 9.14 | 2.86 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,700 | 7.69 | 2.85 |
| A.J. Pollock | ARZ | $3,200 | 8.76 | 2.74 |
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.