Wednesday, August 31, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Rich Hill |
| P Two | Chris Sale |
| C | Sandy Leon |
| 1B | C.J. Cron |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Jose Iglesias |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Kevin Kiermaier |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Kirk Nieuwenhuis |
| Salary | $49,000 |
| Expected Points | 108.01 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $12,100 | 20.31 | 1.68 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $11,300 | 18.61 | 1.65 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $7,200 | 17.50 | 2.43 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $10,800 | 15.27 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Miller | ATL | $4,000 | 11.10 | 2.78 |
| Luke Weaver | STL | $4,500 | 11.93 | 2.65 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $7,200 | 17.50 | 2.43 |
| Bud Norris | BAL | $4,000 | 8.49 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $4,100 | 9.06 | 2.21 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $4,500 | 8.03 | 1.79 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $3,900 | 7.86 | 2.02 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $4,400 | 7.82 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIL | $2,400 | 6.89 | 2.87 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,100 | 10.19 | 2.00 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,000 | 9.65 | 1.93 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $4,200 | 9.39 | 2.23 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $5,300 | 9.09 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.69 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,000 | 7.91 | 2.64 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,600 | 6.74 | 2.59 |
| Yonder Alonso | SD | $2,700 | 6.96 | 2.58 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,900 | 8.98 | 2.30 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,800 | 8.82 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,200 | 7.51 | 3.41 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,400 | 7.67 | 3.20 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,100 | 7.66 | 2.47 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,500 | 8.65 | 1.57 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,200 | 8.55 | 2.04 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,800 | 8.48 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,000 | 6.80 | 3.40 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,700 | 8.22 | 3.04 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,600 | 6.97 | 2.68 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,200 | 11.35 | 2.18 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $5,000 | 10.46 | 2.09 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,300 | 9.55 | 1.80 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,500 | 9.20 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,000 | 7.07 | 3.54 |
| Todd Frazier | CIN | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.32 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,200 | 7.34 | 2.29 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.18 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $5,000 | 10.56 | 2.11 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $4,500 | 10.37 | 2.30 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $4,000 | 10.04 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,400 | 7.40 | 3.08 |
| A.J. Pollock | ARZ | $3,000 | 8.62 | 2.87 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TB | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Carlos Gomez | MIL | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
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.