Wednesday, September 21, 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 | Tom Murphy |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | T.J. Rivera |
| SS | Stephen Drew |
| 3B | Nolan Arenado |
| OF One | Brett Eibner |
| OF Two | Yasmany Tomás |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 133.70 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,100 | 44.13 | 3.98 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,000 | 43.31 | 3.94 |
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $10,900 | 35.74 | 3.28 |
| Masahiro Tanaka | NYY | $9,300 | 31.88 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $11,100 | 44.13 | 3.98 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $11,000 | 43.31 | 3.94 |
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $6,300 | 23.96 | 3.80 |
| José Berrios | MIN | $5,500 | 20.59 | 3.74 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | COL | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.88 |
| Welington Castillo | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $3,900 | 10.69 | 2.74 |
| Jonathan Lucroy | TEX | $3,800 | 10.32 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,300 | 10.07 | 4.38 |
| Tom Murphy | COL | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.88 |
| Welington Castillo | ARZ | $2,900 | 10.81 | 3.73 |
| René Rivera | NYM | $2,100 | 7.51 | 3.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,800 | 14.34 | 3.77 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,400 | 13.91 | 3.16 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,500 | 12.64 | 2.81 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Lind | SEA | $2,400 | 9.21 | 3.84 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,800 | 14.34 | 3.77 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,400 | 8.99 | 3.74 |
| Tommy Joseph | PHI | $2,300 | 8.38 | 3.64 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,500 | 13.17 | 2.93 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,200 | 12.86 | 3.06 |
| DJ LeMahieu | COL | $4,200 | 11.75 | 2.80 |
| Jean Segura | ARZ | $3,600 | 11.54 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $2,800 | 9.74 | 3.48 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,500 | 8.38 | 3.35 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,000 | 10.01 | 3.34 |
| Scooter Gennett | MIL | $3,000 | 9.98 | 3.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Diaz | STL | $3,800 | 11.93 | 3.14 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 11.66 | 3.15 |
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 10.96 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 8.67 | 3.77 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,200 | 8.18 | 3.72 |
| Stephen Drew | WSH | $2,100 | 7.39 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 15.14 | 3.88 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 13.14 | 3.20 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,200 | 12.20 | 3.81 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | NYM | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,900 | 15.14 | 3.88 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,200 | 12.20 | 3.81 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,800 | 10.22 | 3.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,500 | 14.15 | 3.14 |
| Carlos González | COL | $4,300 | 14.11 | 3.28 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,700 | 13.92 | 2.96 |
| Randal Grichuk | STL | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Alejandro De Aza | NYM | $2,100 | 8.82 | 4.20 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.14 |
| Jurickson Profar | TEX | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
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.