Monday, August 29, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Kenta Maeda |
| C | Yadier Molina |
| 1B | C.J. Cron |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Dexter Fowler |
| OF Two | Mike Trout |
| OF Three | Jarrod Dyson |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 102.51 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $12,700 | 19.52 | 1.54 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $12,300 | 19.52 | 1.59 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $10,900 | 15.86 | 1.45 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $6,500 | 14.68 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $4,000 | 11.37 | 2.84 |
| Hector Santiago | LAA | $4,300 | 10.89 | 2.53 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $6,500 | 14.68 | 2.26 |
| Dillon Gee | NYM | $4,200 | 9.23 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $4,200 | 8.32 | 1.98 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $4,600 | 8.30 | 1.80 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,000 | 8.20 | 2.73 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,900 | 8.10 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,300 | 8.02 | 3.49 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,000 | 8.20 | 2.73 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,700 | 6.44 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $5,000 | 9.69 | 1.94 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,600 | 9.59 | 2.09 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,400 | 9.47 | 1.75 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Loney | TB | $2,200 | 6.50 | 2.95 |
| Adam Lind | MIL | $2,700 | 7.45 | 2.76 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,000 | 7.56 | 2.52 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $5,000 | 8.91 | 1.78 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $4,600 | 8.66 | 1.88 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,600 | 8.40 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Neil Walker | PIT | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
| Raul Mondesi | KC | $2,600 | 5.88 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,500 | 9.01 | 1.64 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $4,200 | 8.41 | 2.00 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,600 | 8.40 | 1.83 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 7.67 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,100 | 6.22 | 2.96 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,900 | 7.50 | 2.59 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,400 | 5.53 | 2.30 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,900 | 6.67 | 2.30 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 10.74 | 2.07 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,600 | 10.61 | 1.89 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,100 | 9.54 | 2.33 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $5,000 | 9.16 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Duffy | HOU | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.86 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,200 | 8.28 | 2.59 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,700 | 8.88 | 2.40 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $3,500 | 8.38 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,900 | 10.25 | 2.09 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $4,800 | 9.96 | 2.07 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,300 | 9.87 | 1.86 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 9.80 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $3,300 | 9.46 | 2.87 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $3,100 | 8.47 | 2.73 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $3,100 | 8.11 | 2.62 |
| Curtis Granderson | NYM | $3,100 | 7.92 | 2.55 |
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.