Tuesday, September 20, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jose Fernandez |
| C | James McCann |
| 1B | Justin Bour |
| 2B | Jose Altuve |
| SS | Adam Frazier |
| 3B | Kris Bryant |
| OF One | Franklin Gutierrez |
| OF Two | Jason Heyward |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 129.67 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Fernández | MIA | $11,300 | 36.35 | 3.22 |
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,700 | 35.86 | 3.35 |
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $9,600 | 30.54 | 3.18 |
| Rich Hill | LAD | $9,400 | 30.43 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | CIN | $4,000 | 16.90 | 4.23 |
| James Shields | CHW | $6,700 | 27.38 | 4.09 |
| Edinson Vólquez | KC | $6,300 | 23.69 | 3.76 |
| Drew Smyly | TB | $7,500 | 27.58 | 3.68 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,300 | 10.84 | 3.28 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,000 | 10.05 | 3.35 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | DET | $2,200 | 9.91 | 4.50 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,100 | 8.53 | 4.06 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,400 | 15.01 | 3.41 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,000 | 12.33 | 3.08 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $4,000 | 11.98 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,100 | 8.72 | 4.15 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,400 | 9.91 | 4.13 |
| Tommy Joseph | PHI | $2,300 | 9.07 | 3.95 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,700 | 10.61 | 3.93 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,500 | 11.50 | 2.56 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.05 |
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,300 | 11.02 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Utley | LAD | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,600 | 9.47 | 3.64 |
| Tony Renda | CIN | $2,200 | 7.65 | 3.48 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,800 | 9.45 | 3.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 11.34 | 3.07 |
| Javier Báez | CHC | $3,000 | 10.66 | 3.55 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $3,900 | 10.50 | 2.69 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,200 | 9.69 | 4.41 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.37 | 3.75 |
| Marco Hernández | BOS | $2,000 | 7.41 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 14.88 | 3.82 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,200 | 12.93 | 4.04 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,800 | 12.70 | 3.34 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 12.37 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,500 | 10.55 | 4.22 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,200 | 12.93 | 4.04 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $3,900 | 14.88 | 3.82 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $2,600 | 9.65 | 3.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.23 | 3.16 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,700 | 14.18 | 3.83 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,600 | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Carlos González | COL | $4,300 | 12.95 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 10.43 | 5.22 |
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,200 | 9.79 | 4.45 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $2,900 | 12.57 | 4.33 |
| Joc Pederson | LAD | $2,500 | 10.70 | 4.28 |
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.