Monday, September 12, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Gerrit Cole |
| C | Wilson Ramos |
| 1B | Ryan Zimmerman |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Jose Peraza |
| 3B | Eduardo Nunez |
| OF One | Bryce Harper |
| OF Two | Hernan Perez |
| OF Three | Steve Pearce |
| Salary | $33,200 |
| Expected Points | 128.04 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,400 | 38.18 | 3.67 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,700 | 37.32 | 3.49 |
| David Price | DET | $10,600 | 35.41 | 3.34 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,700 | 35.35 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyvius Sampson | CIN | $4,500 | 20.48 | 4.55 |
| Francisco Liriano | PIT | $7,200 | 30.79 | 4.28 |
| Tyler Anderson | COL | $6,500 | 25.00 | 3.85 |
| Matt Moore | TB | $6,800 | 26.11 | 3.84 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 12.34 | 3.43 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,400 | 11.91 | 3.50 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,100 | 10.71 | 3.46 |
| Brian McCann | NYY | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Perez | CLE | $2,200 | 9.35 | 4.25 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 8.83 | 3.84 |
| Hector Sanchez | SF | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.80 |
| Jacob Realmuto | MIA | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,700 | 12.65 | 3.42 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.51 | 3.21 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,500 | 12.38 | 3.54 |
| Chris Carter | HOU | $3,700 | 11.85 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,200 | 10.90 | 4.96 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Billy Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 9.28 | 4.22 |
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,100 | 8.57 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 12.44 | 3.36 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
| Daniel Murphy | NYM | $3,700 | 11.95 | 3.23 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.78 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,100 | 10.75 | 5.12 |
| Christian Colon | KC | $2,100 | 7.99 | 3.80 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,300 | 8.37 | 3.64 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,000 | 10.66 | 3.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 11.52 | 3.72 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,100 | 11.18 | 2.73 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,600 | 10.80 | 3.00 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 10.78 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.05 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,500 | 9.78 | 3.91 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.88 |
| Andrelton Simmons | ATL | $2,200 | 8.40 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | HOU | $4,000 | 13.61 | 3.40 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
| Anthony Rendon | WSH | $3,500 | 11.43 | 3.27 |
| Jose Ramirez | NYY | $3,200 | 11.03 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Eduardo Nunez | MIN | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
| Chase Headley | NYY | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
| Jose Reyes | TOR | $2,900 | 10.10 | 3.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,900 | 15.23 | 3.90 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.60 | 3.32 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,000 | 13.05 | 3.26 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 12.73 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Perez | DET | $2,800 | 12.60 | 4.50 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,100 | 8.48 | 4.04 |
| Domingo Santana | HOU | $2,800 | 11.31 | 4.04 |
| Yasmany Tomas | ARZ | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
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.