Saturday, September 17, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jake Arrieta |
| C | Austin Romine |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Danny Espinosa |
| 3B | Jose Reyes |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Jarrod Dyson |
| OF Three | Alex Gordon |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 130.28 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,000 | 40.31 | 3.66 |
| Carlos Carrasco | CLE | $10,200 | 33.77 | 3.31 |
| David Price | BOS | $10,600 | 33.67 | 3.18 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $10,800 | 33.32 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Collmenter | ATL | $4,000 | 15.73 | 3.93 |
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,000 | 40.31 | 3.66 |
| Matt Andriese | TB | $5,700 | 20.09 | 3.52 |
| Shelby Miller | ARZ | $6,700 | 23.50 | 3.51 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,300 | 10.60 | 3.21 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 10.32 | 3.22 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $2,800 | 10.17 | 3.63 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,600 | 10.14 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,200 | 10.02 | 4.56 |
| Kevan Smith | CHW | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.91 |
| A.J. Ellis | PHI | $2,100 | 8.16 | 3.89 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 12.47 | 3.12 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $4,000 | 12.35 | 3.09 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,300 | 11.04 | 4.80 |
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,000 | 9.23 | 4.62 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 12.02 | 3.34 |
| Daniel Murphy | WSH | $3,900 | 11.79 | 3.02 |
| Rougned Odor | TEX | $3,900 | 11.19 | 2.87 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,400 | 11.18 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,300 | 9.91 | 4.31 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,500 | 10.73 | 4.29 |
| Tommy La Stella | CHC | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.05 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,700 | 9.52 | 3.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,600 | 11.54 | 3.21 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $2,900 | 11.29 | 3.89 |
| José Peraza | CIN | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 10.69 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $2,900 | 11.29 | 3.89 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| José Peraza | CIN | $2,800 | 10.86 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 12.19 | 3.21 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 12.12 | 2.69 |
| Todd Frazier | CHW | $3,600 | 11.11 | 3.09 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,300 | 11.05 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,700 | 10.87 | 4.03 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,600 | 9.84 | 3.78 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,700 | 14.35 | 3.88 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.53 | 3.56 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,900 | 13.22 | 3.39 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 12.92 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 10.95 | 5.47 |
| Jarrod Dyson | KC | $2,900 | 12.68 | 4.37 |
| Jason Coats | CHW | $2,000 | 8.74 | 4.37 |
| Jake Marisnick | HOU | $2,200 | 9.54 | 4.34 |
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.