Thursday, September 15, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Rich Hill |
| C | Juan Centeno |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Jason Kipnis |
| SS | Eduardo Escobar |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Hernan Perez |
| OF Two | Joc Pederson |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 129.62 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | LAD | $9,700 | 33.63 | 3.47 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,600 | 32.48 | 3.38 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $9,600 | 26.97 | 2.81 |
| James Shields | CHW | $6,100 | 25.28 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Shields | CHW | $6,100 | 25.28 | 4.14 |
| Yovani Gallardo | BAL | $5,700 | 23.46 | 4.12 |
| Mike Clevinger | CLE | $5,500 | 22.01 | 4.00 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,100 | 23.09 | 3.79 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,300 | 11.55 | 5.02 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,800 | 10.13 | 3.62 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.06 | 3.05 |
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 10.05 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,300 | 11.55 | 5.02 |
| James McCann | DET | $2,100 | 9.95 | 4.74 |
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,400 | 10.05 | 4.19 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.92 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 13.58 | 3.48 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,400 | 12.32 | 3.62 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $3,600 | 12.26 | 3.41 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $3,900 | 12.08 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,200 | 8.35 | 3.80 |
| Billy Butler | NYY | $2,400 | 9.06 | 3.77 |
| Tommy Joseph | PHI | $2,300 | 8.60 | 3.74 |
| Kendrys Morales | KC | $3,000 | 11.04 | 3.68 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,100 | 11.87 | 2.90 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,500 | 11.37 | 3.25 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,300 | 11.10 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Colón | KC | $2,100 | 8.98 | 4.28 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $2,700 | 10.05 | 3.72 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,700 | 12.76 | 3.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Miller | TB | $3,100 | 10.76 | 3.47 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,100 | 10.73 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 9.93 | 3.10 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,500 | 9.65 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Iglesias | DET | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Michael Martínez | CLE | $2,000 | 8.20 | 4.10 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,500 | 9.65 | 3.86 |
| Andrelton Simmons | LAA | $2,200 | 8.15 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,000 | 13.08 | 3.27 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,100 | 12.11 | 2.95 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,800 | 11.86 | 3.12 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JaCoby Jones | DET | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.19 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $2,600 | 9.79 | 3.77 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 10.46 | 3.74 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,100 | 11.46 | 3.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 12.91 | 3.07 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,100 | 12.77 | 3.11 |
| J.D. Martínez | DET | $3,400 | 12.67 | 3.73 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $3,600 | 12.64 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,700 | 12.18 | 4.51 |
| Domingo Santana | MIL | $2,800 | 12.53 | 4.48 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.34 |
| Aaron Altherr | PHI | $2,400 | 10.14 | 4.23 |
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.