Saturday, September 3, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Brian McCann |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Luis Sardinas |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Nomar Mazara |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $34,700 |
| Expected Points | 128.92 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,200 | 36.66 | 3.59 |
| Jose Fernandez | MIA | $10,900 | 36.51 | 3.35 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,300 | 33.46 | 3.25 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $8,700 | 31.44 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | SD | $6,400 | 25.73 | 4.02 |
| John Gant | ATL | $5,300 | 20.10 | 3.79 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,200 | 22.85 | 3.69 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $8,700 | 31.44 | 3.61 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,000 | 10.81 | 3.60 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,400 | 10.42 | 3.07 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 10.34 | 3.23 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,000 | 10.22 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.19 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,600 | 10.05 | 3.87 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,800 | 13.32 | 2.78 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,800 | 12.54 | 3.30 |
| Edwin Encarnacion | TOR | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,300 | 11.89 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Loney | TB | $2,100 | 8.18 | 3.89 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $2,700 | 10.39 | 3.85 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,600 | 10.02 | 3.85 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $2,800 | 10.19 | 3.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 12.45 | 2.96 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 11.73 | 2.86 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,900 | 10.92 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,300 | 10.34 | 4.50 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
| Chase Utley | PHI | $2,800 | 9.88 | 3.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,100 | 11.91 | 2.90 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,400 | 10.77 | 3.17 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,100 | 10.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,000 | 9.83 | 4.92 |
| Javier Baez | CHC | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| Alexei Ramirez | CHW | $2,000 | 8.11 | 4.05 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 10.30 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,800 | 13.12 | 3.45 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,500 | 12.70 | 2.82 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,700 | 12.03 | 3.25 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,200 | 12.02 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,500 | 9.68 | 3.87 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,600 | 9.66 | 3.72 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $2,900 | 10.54 | 3.64 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 14.19 | 3.55 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 13.44 | 2.99 |
| Carlos Gonzalez | COL | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,100 | 12.83 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Hazelbaker | STL | $2,200 | 9.66 | 4.39 |
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $2,400 | 10.49 | 4.37 |
| Odubel Herrera | PHI | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,500 | 10.23 | 4.09 |
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.