Saturday, September 10, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Hector Santiago |
| C | Alex Avila |
| 1B | John Jaso |
| 2B | Kelly Johnson |
| SS | Xander Bogaerts |
| 3B | Miguel Sano |
| OF One | Rajai Davis |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | A.J. Pollock |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 102.56 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $14,400 | 25.41 | 1.76 |
| Johnny Cueto | CIN | $11,000 | 17.08 | 1.55 |
| Rich Hill | WSH | $11,300 | 16.85 | 1.49 |
| Cole Hamels | PHI | $9,500 | 16.22 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin McHugh | HOU | $5,200 | 12.72 | 2.45 |
| Hector Santiago | LAA | $5,200 | 11.46 | 2.20 |
| Edinson Volquez | KC | $6,100 | 12.05 | 1.98 |
| James Shields | SD | $5,600 | 10.80 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 7.84 | 2.12 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,600 | 7.31 | 2.03 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,400 | 7.27 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Norris | SD | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Jett Bandy | LAA | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,100 | 5.51 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 9.37 | 2.23 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,300 | 9.30 | 1.76 |
| Hanley Ramirez | BOS | $5,000 | 8.98 | 1.80 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $4,700 | 8.89 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Scruggs | STL | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| John Jaso | TB | $3,000 | 7.73 | 2.58 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,600 | 6.45 | 2.48 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,600 | 8.57 | 1.53 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,800 | 8.43 | 1.76 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,200 | 8.25 | 1.96 |
| Josh Harrison | PIT | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,100 | 6.83 | 3.25 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Kelly Johnson | ATL | $3,000 | 7.36 | 2.45 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,800 | 6.58 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 8.71 | 2.03 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,400 | 7.85 | 1.78 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | TB | $4,400 | 7.84 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,400 | 7.75 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,700 | 6.82 | 2.52 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,200 | 5.49 | 2.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,300 | 9.35 | 1.76 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.17 | 1.91 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Valencia | TOR | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $4,200 | 9.00 | 2.14 |
| Yunel Escobar | WSH | $3,400 | 7.29 | 2.14 |
| Evan Longoria | TB | $3,200 | 6.86 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,300 | 9.78 | 1.85 |
| Rajai Davis | DET | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,800 | 9.35 | 2.46 |
| Yoenis Cespedes | DET | $4,400 | 9.05 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,200 | 6.00 | 2.73 |
| A.J. Pollock | ARZ | $3,300 | 8.73 | 2.65 |
| Corey Dickerson | COL | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
| Steve Souza | TB | $2,900 | 7.39 | 2.55 |
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.