Friday, September 23, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Jake Arrieta |
| P Two | Zach Davies |
| C | Travis d’Arnaud |
| 1B | Adrián González |
| 2B | Chase Utley |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Manny Machado |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Mookie Betts |
| OF Three | Jake Smolinski |
| Salary | $48,400 |
| Expected Points | 99.16 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $10,700 | 19.26 | 1.80 |
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $9,300 | 16.30 | 1.75 |
| Drew Pomeranz | BOS | $8,700 | 15.41 | 1.77 |
| Danny Duffy | KC | $11,600 | 15.17 | 1.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Meyer | LAA | $4,000 | 9.26 | 2.31 |
| Mike Leake | STL | $5,400 | 12.07 | 2.24 |
| Shelby Miller | ARZ | $4,800 | 10.13 | 2.11 |
| Yovani Gallardo | BAL | $4,500 | 9.51 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $5,100 | 9.17 | 1.80 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $5,000 | 8.98 | 1.80 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,600 | 7.63 | 2.94 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $2,600 | 7.63 | 2.94 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | NYM | $2,200 | 6.13 | 2.79 |
| Bryan Holaday | BOS | $2,000 | 5.01 | 2.51 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,600 | 9.69 | 1.73 |
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $5,300 | 9.33 | 1.76 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,400 | 8.99 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrián González | LAD | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $3,000 | 7.29 | 2.43 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.41 | 1.74 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $5,100 | 9.38 | 1.84 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,500 | 8.44 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| César Hernández | PHI | $3,000 | 8.05 | 2.68 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $3,100 | 7.02 | 2.27 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,800 | 6.34 | 2.26 |
| Derek Dietrich | MIA | $3,400 | 7.61 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $5,200 | 9.96 | 1.92 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,100 | 8.16 | 1.99 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $3,900 | 8.03 | 2.06 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $4,200 | 7.85 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erick Aybar | DET | $2,000 | 5.31 | 2.65 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| José Iglesias | DET | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
| Orlando Arcia | MIL | $2,700 | 6.27 | 2.32 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,600 | 9.49 | 2.64 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 9.38 | 1.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,100 | 9.28 | 1.82 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 7.95 | 2.84 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,600 | 9.49 | 2.64 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $3,700 | 8.83 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | HOU | $4,500 | 10.60 | 2.36 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 9.98 | 1.78 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,300 | 9.36 | 2.18 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,900 | 9.04 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,300 | 7.72 | 3.36 |
| Jake Smolinski | OAK | $2,400 | 7.47 | 3.11 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,200 | 5.59 | 2.54 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
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.