Sunday, September 18, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Danny Duffy |
| C | Stephen Vogt |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Robinson Cano |
| SS | Jose Peraza |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Mikie Mahtook |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Hernan Perez |
| Salary | $34,600 |
| Expected Points | 123.06 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Duffy | KC | $9,500 | 30.88 | 3.25 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $10,100 | 30.68 | 3.04 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,000 | 29.58 | 3.70 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $9,100 | 28.91 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Ynoa | NYM | $4,000 | 17.17 | 4.29 |
| Andrew Cashner | MIA | $6,200 | 24.83 | 4.00 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $6,100 | 22.81 | 3.74 |
| Jake Odorizzi | TB | $8,000 | 29.58 | 3.70 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,400 | 10.59 | 3.11 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,500 | 10.31 | 2.95 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.30 | 2.94 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,700 | 10.30 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Giménez | CLE | $2,100 | 9.34 | 4.45 |
| Austin Romine | NYY | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.24 |
| Bobby Wilson | TB | $2,000 | 8.15 | 4.07 |
| Anthony Recker | ATL | $2,100 | 8.40 | 4.00 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 12.88 | 3.07 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 12.46 | 3.20 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,700 | 12.45 | 3.36 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,200 | 12.10 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,200 | 10.31 | 4.69 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,600 | 11.50 | 4.42 |
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.41 |
| Rob Refsnyder | NYY | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.01 | 3.25 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,500 | 11.09 | 3.17 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $3,800 | 10.99 | 2.89 |
| Dustin Pedroia | BOS | $3,500 | 10.92 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | STL | $2,200 | 9.92 | 4.51 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.92 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.64 |
| 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 | 3.20 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 11.49 | 3.02 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,200 | 10.46 | 3.27 |
| José Peraza | CIN | $2,800 | 10.26 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,300 | 9.42 | 4.10 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 7.55 | 3.77 |
| José Peraza | CIN | $2,800 | 10.26 | 3.67 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,400 | 8.38 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,800 | 12.70 | 3.34 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 12.59 | 3.15 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 12.12 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 9.31 | 4.66 |
| JaCoby Jones | DET | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,200 | 12.48 | 3.90 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,500 | 9.70 | 3.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 12.95 | 3.16 |
| Carlos González | COL | $4,400 | 12.94 | 2.94 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $3,700 | 12.94 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 10.93 | 5.46 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,000 | 10.36 | 5.18 |
| Delino DeShields | TEX | $2,300 | 11.60 | 5.04 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $2,300 | 11.38 | 4.95 |
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.