Monday, August 29, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Javier Baez |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Mookie Betts |
| OF Two | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Three | Jose Bautista |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 129.74 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,900 | 37.38 | 3.43 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $11,000 | 36.96 | 3.36 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $10,600 | 31.71 | 2.99 |
| Carlos Martinez | STL | $9,700 | 29.86 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $5,900 | 24.43 | 4.14 |
| Kenta Maeda | LAD | $7,500 | 28.46 | 3.79 |
| Sean Manaea | OAK | $6,700 | 24.17 | 3.61 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,900 | 37.38 | 3.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,600 | 11.07 | 3.08 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,100 | 10.75 | 3.47 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,300 | 10.63 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,100 | 9.39 | 4.47 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 13.02 | 3.10 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,100 | 12.75 | 3.11 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.55 | 3.22 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.43 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,000 | 8.28 | 4.14 |
| Logan Morrison | SEA | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.83 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,600 | 9.82 | 3.78 |
| James Loney | TB | $2,200 | 8.19 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,000 | 11.81 | 2.95 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.05 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 10.64 | 2.73 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,600 | 10.64 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,000 | 10.36 | 5.18 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,900 | 10.34 | 3.57 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $3,300 | 10.48 | 3.18 |
| Darwin Barney | LAD | $2,800 | 8.56 | 3.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,400 | 11.66 | 2.65 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 11.16 | 3.85 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,400 | 10.99 | 3.23 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 10.79 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,900 | 11.16 | 3.85 |
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,600 | 9.60 | 3.69 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,200 | 7.81 | 3.55 |
| Ivan De Jesus | CIN | $2,000 | 6.85 | 3.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 14.35 | 3.26 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 14.08 | 3.35 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,600 | 12.33 | 3.42 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,600 | 10.81 | 4.16 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,500 | 9.61 | 3.84 |
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,200 | 8.36 | 3.80 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 13.52 | 3.22 |
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,700 | 13.46 | 3.64 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,300 | 13.25 | 3.08 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 12.65 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,200 | 10.61 | 4.82 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,500 | 11.79 | 4.71 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.41 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,600 | 10.68 | 4.11 |
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.