Friday, September 16, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Max Scherzer |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Chris Davis |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Didi Gregorius |
| 3B | Adrian Beltre |
| OF One | Hernan Perez |
| OF Two | Giancarlo Stanton |
| OF Three | Tommy Pham |
| Salary | $34,400 |
| Expected Points | 133.71 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,000 | 41.68 | 3.79 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $10,800 | 36.56 | 3.38 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,900 | 34.40 | 3.16 |
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $9,300 | 34.22 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Buchholz | BOS | $6,000 | 23.61 | 3.94 |
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,000 | 41.68 | 3.79 |
| Christian Friedrich | SD | $5,500 | 20.51 | 3.73 |
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $9,300 | 34.22 | 3.68 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.35 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,500 | 11.42 | 3.26 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,800 | 10.13 | 3.62 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.06 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.35 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,300 | 8.95 | 3.89 |
| Andrew Susac | MIL | $2,100 | 7.95 | 3.79 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,800 | 10.13 | 3.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,300 | 12.70 | 2.95 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,200 | 12.07 | 2.87 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,200 | 11.51 | 3.60 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $3,500 | 11.51 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,100 | 9.67 | 4.61 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,200 | 9.53 | 4.33 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.25 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,100 | 8.81 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,500 | 11.64 | 4.65 |
| Daniel Murphy | WSH | $3,700 | 11.18 | 3.02 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 10.86 | 2.93 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,300 | 10.68 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,500 | 11.64 | 4.65 |
| Tommy La Stella | CHC | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $2,900 | 10.06 | 3.47 |
| Christian Colón | KC | $2,100 | 6.72 | 3.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,600 | 11.34 | 3.15 |
| Brad Miller | TB | $3,200 | 11.02 | 3.44 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,100 | 10.71 | 2.61 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 10.66 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 9.69 | 4.84 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,300 | 9.42 | 4.09 |
| Stephen Drew | WSH | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.90 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,200 | 8.56 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 12.11 | 2.82 |
| Martín Prado | MIA | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 11.16 | 2.94 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 9.33 | 4.67 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.78 |
| Martín Prado | MIA | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giancarlo Stanton | MIA | $3,800 | 16.49 | 4.34 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,700 | 13.91 | 3.76 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 12.95 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | STL | $2,000 | 9.88 | 4.94 |
| Matt Szczur | CHC | $2,000 | 9.64 | 4.82 |
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
| Colby Rasmus | HOU | $2,200 | 9.88 | 4.49 |
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.