Thursday, September 1, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jacob deGrom |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Brian Dozier |
| SS | Brandon Crawford |
| 3B | Jose Reyes |
| OF One | Curtis Granderson |
| OF Two | Michael Conforto |
| OF Three | Hunter Pence |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 122.81 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,000 | 32.50 | 3.25 |
| Jose Quintana | CHW | $9,700 | 28.78 | 2.97 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $8,200 | 24.94 | 3.04 |
| Ervin Santana | MIN | $7,700 | 23.94 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Foltynewicz | ATL | $7,000 | 23.36 | 3.34 |
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $10,000 | 32.50 | 3.25 |
| Ervin Santana | MIN | $7,700 | 23.94 | 3.11 |
| Jeff Samardzija | CHW | $8,200 | 24.94 | 3.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 11.78 | 3.36 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.61 |
| Hector Sanchez | SF | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,100 | 8.19 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.61 |
| Hector Sanchez | SF | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Anthony Recker | NYM | $2,100 | 8.19 | 3.90 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 11.78 | 3.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,100 | 11.92 | 2.91 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,400 | 11.25 | 3.31 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,600 | 11.07 | 3.08 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $3,800 | 10.96 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Loney | TB | $2,200 | 9.01 | 4.10 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,700 | 9.98 | 3.70 |
| Jose Abreu | CHW | $3,400 | 11.25 | 3.31 |
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,200 | 6.99 | 3.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,700 | 11.16 | 3.02 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,700 | 9.37 | 3.47 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 8.96 | 3.20 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,800 | 8.95 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,700 | 9.37 | 3.47 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 8.96 | 3.20 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,800 | 8.95 | 3.20 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,700 | 11.16 | 3.02 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,600 | 8.51 | 3.27 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
| Tyler Saladino | CHW | $2,900 | 8.08 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 7.94 | 3.61 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,600 | 8.51 | 3.27 |
| Tyler Saladino | CHW | $2,900 | 8.08 | 2.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,400 | 11.68 | 2.66 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,300 | 11.56 | 3.50 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 11.10 | 3.47 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,500 | 10.68 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $2,500 | 10.68 | 4.27 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,600 | 9.32 | 3.58 |
| Wilmer Flores | NYM | $2,600 | 9.24 | 3.55 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $3,300 | 11.56 | 3.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Granderson | NYM | $3,200 | 12.20 | 3.81 |
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $2,500 | 11.94 | 4.78 |
| Jay Bruce | CIN | $3,500 | 11.44 | 3.27 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,200 | 11.16 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Conforto | NYM | $2,500 | 11.94 | 4.78 |
| Curtis Granderson | NYM | $3,200 | 12.20 | 3.81 |
| Oswaldo Arcia | MIN | $2,500 | 9.41 | 3.77 |
| Denard Span | WSH | $2,800 | 9.81 | 3.50 |
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.