Sunday, August 28, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Jacob Realmuto |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Ben Revere |
| OF Two | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Three | Lorenzo Cain |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 136.01 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,800 | 38.44 | 3.56 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,600 | 33.29 | 3.14 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,000 | 31.42 | 3.49 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $9,400 | 29.95 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Gsellman | NYM | $5,500 | 21.32 | 3.88 |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $6,900 | 26.12 | 3.79 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,800 | 38.44 | 3.56 |
| Danny Salazar | CLE | $9,000 | 31.42 | 3.49 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,000 | 13.36 | 4.45 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,100 | 11.09 | 3.58 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,200 | 10.01 | 4.55 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,000 | 13.36 | 4.45 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,100 | 13.40 | 3.27 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 12.25 | 3.06 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,000 | 11.24 | 5.62 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,500 | 9.48 | 3.79 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,100 | 14.00 | 4.52 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,800 | 11.71 | 3.08 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,800 | 11.54 | 3.04 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,700 | 11.32 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,100 | 14.00 | 4.52 |
| Phil Gosselin | ATL | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,400 | 9.38 | 3.91 |
| Adam Rosales | TEX | $2,200 | 7.92 | 3.60 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,000 | 11.01 | 2.75 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,600 | 10.74 | 2.98 |
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,300 | 10.42 | 4.53 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,400 | 10.33 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,300 | 10.42 | 4.53 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.34 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,600 | 9.84 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 13.30 | 3.17 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,700 | 12.68 | 3.43 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 12.34 | 2.87 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,200 | 12.28 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.20 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,200 | 8.52 | 3.87 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,700 | 10.05 | 3.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIA | $3,600 | 13.82 | 3.84 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,000 | 13.44 | 3.36 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.06 | 3.04 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,400 | 12.95 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,000 | 10.85 | 5.43 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,300 | 10.26 | 4.46 |
| Jimmy Paredes | BAL | $2,200 | 9.79 | 4.45 |
| Nolan Reimold | BAL | $2,100 | 9.29 | 4.43 |
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.