Thursday, September 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Taijuan Walker |
| P Two | Jaime Garcia |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Joey Votto |
| 2B | Josh Harrison |
| SS | Francisco Lindor |
| 3B | Evan Longoria |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | Steve Souza |
| Salary | $48,700 |
| Expected Points | 96.77 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Garcia | STL | $9,400 | 14.44 | 1.54 |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $7,300 | 12.47 | 1.71 |
| Trevor Bauer | CLE | $7,900 | 12.32 | 1.56 |
| A.J. Cole | WSH | $8,300 | 10.80 | 1.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Richard | CHC | $4,700 | 8.47 | 1.80 |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $7,300 | 12.47 | 1.71 |
| Trevor Bauer | CLE | $7,900 | 12.32 | 1.56 |
| Jaime Garcia | STL | $9,400 | 14.44 | 1.54 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $4,600 | 7.33 | 1.59 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,600 | 7.32 | 2.03 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Chris Iannetta | LAA | $2,600 | 6.19 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | CIN | $4,900 | 8.65 | 1.76 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $4,300 | 8.53 | 1.98 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $4,700 | 8.34 | 1.77 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,700 | 7.57 | 2.81 |
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $3,000 | 7.34 | 2.45 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,100 | 9.46 | 1.85 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $4,700 | 8.83 | 1.88 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,400 | 8.64 | 1.96 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $5,500 | 8.52 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Phillips | CIN | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $3,200 | 7.25 | 2.27 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,600 | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| Cesar Hernandez | PHI | $3,500 | 7.52 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,800 | 8.32 | 1.73 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,800 | 7.63 | 2.01 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,100 | 6.98 | 2.25 |
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $3,300 | 6.82 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristhian Adames | COL | $2,700 | 6.34 | 2.35 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,800 | 6.42 | 2.29 |
| Zack Cozart | CIN | $3,100 | 6.98 | 2.25 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,800 | 6.21 | 2.22 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,300 | 9.38 | 1.77 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $4,500 | 8.53 | 1.90 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $5,100 | 8.21 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $4,200 | 9.03 | 2.15 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,700 | 7.70 | 2.08 |
| Eugenio Suarez | CIN | $3,100 | 6.38 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,600 | 10.12 | 1.81 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,500 | 9.62 | 2.75 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,800 | 9.24 | 1.92 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,600 | 8.88 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,200 | 7.56 | 3.44 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,600 | 8.88 | 3.42 |
| Colby Rasmus | HOU | $3,400 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,500 | 9.62 | 2.75 |
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.