Tuesday, August 30, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Chris Gimenez |
| 1B | Joe Mauer |
| 2B | Kolten Wong |
| SS | Javier Baez |
| 3B | Adrian Beltre |
| OF One | Justin Upton |
| OF Two | Jose Bautista |
| OF Three | Miguel Sano |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 132.91 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,200 | 44.89 | 4.01 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $10,300 | 33.19 | 3.22 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $10,300 | 33.13 | 3.22 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $8,300 | 32.47 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,200 | 44.89 | 4.01 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $8,300 | 32.47 | 3.91 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,200 | 23.77 | 3.83 |
| Julio Teheran | ATL | $7,800 | 28.41 | 3.64 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Martinez | DET | $3,600 | 11.15 | 3.10 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,300 | 10.82 | 4.71 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 10.66 | 5.33 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,500 | 10.26 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,000 | 10.66 | 5.33 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | MIA | $2,300 | 10.82 | 4.71 |
| Rene Rivera | TB | $2,000 | 7.42 | 3.71 |
| Christian Bethancourt | ATL | $2,100 | 7.75 | 3.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,200 | 14.58 | 3.47 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 13.66 | 3.25 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,200 | 12.69 | 3.02 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,800 | 12.40 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| James Loney | TB | $2,100 | 7.56 | 3.60 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,200 | 14.58 | 3.47 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,500 | 8.49 | 3.40 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,100 | 12.14 | 2.96 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 11.64 | 3.15 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,300 | 11.44 | 2.66 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,900 | 11.01 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,000 | 9.15 | 4.58 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,900 | 11.01 | 3.80 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $2,900 | 10.25 | 3.53 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,700 | 8.88 | 3.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,400 | 10.94 | 3.22 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 10.82 | 2.64 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 9.95 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,800 | 10.94 | 3.91 |
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.51 | 3.87 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,200 | 7.97 | 3.62 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 9.95 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 13.43 | 3.20 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,400 | 12.71 | 2.89 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,700 | 11.67 | 3.16 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 11.40 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,100 | 8.35 | 3.97 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $2,900 | 10.57 | 3.64 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,600 | 9.37 | 3.60 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 9.98 | 3.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bautista | TOR | $3,800 | 13.37 | 3.52 |
| J.D. Martinez | DET | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.27 | 3.02 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Collins | DET | $2,200 | 12.08 | 5.49 |
| Matt Szczur | CHC | $2,000 | 9.35 | 4.68 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,500 | 10.46 | 4.18 |
| Justin Upton | SD | $3,200 | 13.05 | 4.08 |
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.