Wednesday, August 31, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Chris Sale |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Chris Carter |
| 2B | Joe Panik |
| SS | Gregorio Petit |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Kirk Nieuwenhuis |
| OF Two | Hernan Perez |
| OF Three | Ryan Braun |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 136.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,600 | 38.14 | 3.60 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,800 | 35.85 | 3.32 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $8,700 | 33.55 | 3.86 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $9,800 | 30.30 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | WSH | $8,700 | 33.55 | 3.86 |
| Yovani Gallardo | TEX | $5,700 | 20.92 | 3.67 |
| Luke Weaver | STL | $6,800 | 24.61 | 3.62 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,600 | 38.14 | 3.60 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,200 | 10.70 | 3.34 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.78 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,300 | 10.10 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,600 | 10.09 | 3.88 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,200 | 8.50 | 3.86 |
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,300 | 8.85 | 3.85 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $4,000 | 13.24 | 3.31 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,800 | 12.84 | 3.38 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $3,500 | 12.79 | 3.65 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,300 | 12.45 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.30 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,100 | 12.03 | 3.88 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,300 | 12.45 | 3.77 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.76 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 12.23 | 2.98 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,300 | 12.16 | 2.83 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 11.52 | 3.03 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,800 | 10.67 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,800 | 10.67 | 3.81 |
| Greg Garcia | STL | $2,500 | 9.41 | 3.76 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,900 | 10.48 | 3.61 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $2,600 | 9.29 | 3.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 11.84 | 2.89 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,300 | 11.19 | 2.60 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 10.81 | 3.00 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,500 | 10.81 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,400 | 10.34 | 4.31 |
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,200 | 8.26 | 3.75 |
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,200 | 8.17 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,900 | 15.27 | 3.91 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,400 | 12.67 | 2.88 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 12.05 | 2.62 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey McGehee | SF | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,400 | 10.16 | 4.23 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,000 | 14.49 | 3.62 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 14.12 | 3.53 |
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,600 | 13.91 | 5.35 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,000 | 13.82 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Nieuwenhuis | NYM | $2,600 | 13.91 | 5.35 |
| Michael Taylor | WSH | $2,400 | 12.06 | 5.02 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,600 | 12.02 | 4.62 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $3,000 | 13.82 | 4.61 |
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.