Thursday, September 8, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jaime Garcia |
| C | Derek Norris |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Jose Peraza |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Three | Steve Souza |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 121.37 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaime Garcia | STL | $8,800 | 28.94 | 3.29 |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $7,400 | 25.71 | 3.47 |
| Trevor Bauer | CLE | $8,800 | 25.53 | 2.90 |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | $7,800 | 23.81 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Cole | WSH | $6,500 | 23.29 | 3.58 |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $7,400 | 25.71 | 3.47 |
| Jaime Garcia | STL | $8,800 | 28.94 | 3.29 |
| CC Sabathia | NYY | $7,800 | 23.81 | 3.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,100 | 9.80 | 3.16 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | MIL | $3,900 | 9.52 | 2.44 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,700 | 9.34 | 3.46 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,400 | 9.00 | 3.75 |
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $2,300 | 8.56 | 3.72 |
| Chris Gimenez | TEX | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,800 | 11.50 | 3.03 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $3,900 | 11.25 | 2.89 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,700 | 11.13 | 3.01 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,200 | 10.64 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.91 |
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,600 | 8.85 | 3.41 |
| Mitch Moreland | TEX | $3,000 | 10.14 | 3.38 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,200 | 10.64 | 3.32 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,900 | 12.12 | 3.11 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 11.51 | 2.81 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,900 | 11.41 | 2.92 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $4,100 | 10.86 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,600 | 9.30 | 3.58 |
| Nick Franklin | TB | $2,700 | 8.60 | 3.19 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,200 | 9.97 | 3.12 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,900 | 12.12 | 3.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,700 | 10.54 | 3.90 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,200 | 10.47 | 3.27 |
| Brad Miller | SEA | $3,500 | 9.85 | 2.81 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,000 | 9.82 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Peraza | LAD | $2,700 | 10.54 | 3.90 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,300 | 8.33 | 3.62 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,200 | 10.47 | 3.27 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,000 | 9.82 | 3.27 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 12.51 | 3.21 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,800 | 11.75 | 3.09 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $3,800 | 10.45 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
| David Freese | LAA | $2,700 | 9.15 | 3.39 |
| Yangervis Solarte | SD | $3,000 | 9.94 | 3.31 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,500 | 8.23 | 3.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,200 | 13.50 | 3.22 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,400 | 12.77 | 3.75 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,300 | 12.10 | 2.81 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,200 | 11.75 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,200 | 9.79 | 4.45 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,700 | 11.66 | 4.32 |
| Shawn O’Malley | SEA | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
| Franklin Gutierrez | SEA | $3,400 | 12.77 | 3.75 |
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.