Wednesday, September 14, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Mike Napoli |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Miguel Rojas |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Domingo Santana |
| OF Two | Bryce Harper |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 139.04 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,200 | 44.49 | 4.36 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,700 | 39.47 | 3.69 |
| José Fernández | MIA | $11,000 | 36.08 | 3.28 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,000 | 33.24 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,200 | 44.49 | 4.36 |
| Rubby De La Rosa | ARZ | $5,700 | 23.64 | 4.15 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,700 | 39.47 | 3.69 |
| Josh Tomlin | CLE | $6,500 | 23.67 | 3.64 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 13.40 | 4.06 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,700 | 12.27 | 4.54 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,200 | 11.03 | 3.45 |
| Manny Piña | MIL | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,700 | 12.27 | 4.54 |
| Chris Giménez | CLE | $2,100 | 9.30 | 4.43 |
| Manny Piña | MIL | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.35 |
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,200 | 13.74 | 3.27 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,500 | 13.56 | 3.88 |
| Chris Carter | MIL | $3,600 | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,900 | 11.81 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,600 | 10.44 | 4.02 |
| Tommy Joseph | PHI | $2,300 | 9.24 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.11 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,900 | 11.03 | 3.80 |
| Daniel Murphy | WSH | $3,800 | 10.97 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,200 | 9.84 | 4.47 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.11 |
| Tony Renda | CIN | $2,200 | 8.52 | 3.87 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $2,900 | 11.03 | 3.80 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 12.84 | 4.14 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,600 | 11.70 | 3.25 |
| José Peraza | CIN | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 12.84 | 4.14 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,300 | 9.43 | 4.10 |
| José Peraza | CIN | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,800 | 15.05 | 3.96 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,700 | 12.45 | 3.36 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,000 | 11.78 | 2.95 |
| Jake Lamb | ARZ | $3,400 | 11.06 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.67 |
| Conor Gillaspie | SF | $2,500 | 10.76 | 4.31 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,800 | 15.05 | 3.96 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,100 | 14.57 | 3.55 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.65 | 3.59 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,700 | 13.55 | 3.66 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,200 | 13.39 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 10.27 | 5.14 |
| Domingo Santana | MIL | $2,800 | 12.91 | 4.61 |
| Tyler Goeddel | PHI | $2,000 | 9.15 | 4.58 |
| Jurickson Profar | TEX | $2,100 | 9.42 | 4.48 |
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.