Monday, September 12, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Carlos Carrasco |
| P Two | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Starlin Castro |
| SS | Eduardo Escobar |
| 3B | Eduardo Nunez |
| OF One | Paulo Orlando |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | Brett Gardner |
| Salary | $49,500 |
| Expected Points | 104.66 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $12,200 | 18.16 | 1.49 |
| David Price | DET | $10,700 | 18.10 | 1.69 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $7,700 | 17.86 | 2.32 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $8,300 | 15.21 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby Miller | ATL | $4,800 | 12.22 | 2.55 |
| Keyvius Sampson | CIN | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.37 |
| Gerrit Cole | PIT | $7,700 | 17.86 | 2.32 |
| Mat Latos | MIA | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,700 | 9.44 | 2.55 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,900 | 9.09 | 2.33 |
| Welington Castillo | CHC | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,800 | 8.07 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,600 | 7.18 | 2.76 |
| Hector Sanchez | SF | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Martin Maldonado | MIL | $2,400 | 6.41 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,700 | 9.70 | 2.06 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,900 | 9.55 | 1.95 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $4,000 | 9.36 | 2.34 |
| Adrian Gonzalez | LAD | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $3,000 | 8.63 | 2.88 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $3,400 | 8.84 | 2.60 |
| Justin Morneau | COL | $2,600 | 6.32 | 2.43 |
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,700 | 6.43 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,600 | 9.59 | 2.09 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,600 | 9.36 | 1.67 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,900 | 8.11 | 2.80 |
| Gregorio Petit | NYY | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| Aaron Hill | ARZ | $2,700 | 6.55 | 2.42 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,600 | 6.24 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $4,100 | 8.70 | 2.12 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,200 | 8.69 | 1.67 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,100 | 8.51 | 1.67 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $4,700 | 8.38 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,100 | 6.19 | 2.95 |
| Luis Sardinas | MIL | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Jose Iglesias | DET | $2,300 | 5.65 | 2.45 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,200 | 10.53 | 2.51 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,100 | 9.98 | 2.43 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $4,500 | 9.57 | 2.13 |
| Miguel Sano | MIN | $4,000 | 8.87 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,200 | 10.53 | 2.51 |
| Martin Prado | MIA | $2,800 | 6.85 | 2.45 |
| Brandon Drury | ARZ | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Hernan Perez | DET | $4,100 | 9.98 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $5,100 | 11.33 | 2.22 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 10.32 | 1.88 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,000 | 9.99 | 2.50 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,900 | 9.73 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Stubbs | COL | $2,500 | 7.28 | 2.91 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,300 | 6.56 | 2.85 |
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $3,200 | 8.61 | 2.69 |
| Marcell Ozuna | MIA | $2,800 | 7.02 | 2.51 |
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.