Sunday, September 18, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Danny Duffy |
| P Two | Jake Odorizzi |
| C | Sandy Leon |
| 1B | Anthony Rizzo |
| 2B | Matt Carpenter |
| SS | Zack Cozart |
| 3B | Jose Reyes |
| OF One | Paulo Orlando |
| OF Two | Andrew McCutchen |
| OF Three | Carlos Gonzalez |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 99.19 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | KC | $10,500 | 16.04 | 1.53 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $6,000 | 15.29 | 2.55 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $12,900 | 14.56 | 1.13 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,900 | 14.46 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $6,000 | 15.29 | 2.55 |
| Andrew Cashner | MIA | $5,400 | 12.26 | 2.27 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $5,200 | 10.60 | 2.04 |
| Alex Meyer | LAA | $4,000 | 7.96 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,800 | 8.09 | 2.13 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $4,800 | 7.93 | 1.65 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 7.88 | 2.07 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $4,400 | 7.87 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| Martín Maldonado | MIL | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| Chris Giménez | CLE | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Salvador Pérez | KC | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,500 | 9.66 | 1.76 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Hanley Ramírez | BOS | $5,400 | 9.22 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,600 | 7.29 | 2.80 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,100 | 8.59 | 2.77 |
| Chris Carter | MIL | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
| David Freese | PIT | $3,000 | 7.13 | 2.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,700 | 8.58 | 1.83 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $4,900 | 8.51 | 1.74 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $5,000 | 8.48 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,400 | 7.01 | 2.92 |
| Christian Colón | KC | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Kolten Wong | STL | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.50 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,800 | 8.83 | 2.32 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,400 | 8.08 | 2.38 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $3,100 | 8.03 | 2.59 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,600 | 6.59 | 2.53 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,700 | 6.79 | 2.51 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,500 | 5.99 | 2.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,700 | 9.65 | 2.61 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,300 | 9.58 | 1.81 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,300 | 9.45 | 2.20 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $4,800 | 9.11 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $3,400 | 9.02 | 2.65 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,700 | 9.65 | 2.61 |
| Rob Segedin | LAD | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,300 | 10.27 | 2.39 |
| Carlos González | COL | $5,500 | 9.82 | 1.79 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,100 | 9.80 | 1.92 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,900 | 8.43 | 2.91 |
| Jake Marisnick | HOU | $2,600 | 7.47 | 2.87 |
| Jason Heyward | CHC | $3,000 | 8.34 | 2.78 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,900 | 7.98 | 2.75 |
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.