Saturday, September 24, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Clayton Kershaw |
| P Two | Wei-Yin Chen |
| C | Cameron Rupp |
| 1B | Edwin Encarnación |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Miguel Sano |
| OF One | Paulo Orlando |
| OF Two | Ryan Raburn |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 103.43 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $12,800 | 26.97 | 2.11 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $13,400 | 21.63 | 1.61 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $10,400 | 16.59 | 1.60 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $12,600 | 16.30 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Asher | PHI | $4,300 | 10.34 | 2.40 |
| Wei-Yin Chen | MIA | $5,500 | 12.69 | 2.31 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $12,800 | 26.97 | 2.11 |
| Wade Miley | BAL | $5,000 | 10.25 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $5,000 | 8.51 | 1.70 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,400 | 7.95 | 2.34 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,300 | 7.76 | 2.35 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $4,200 | 7.67 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Pérez | KC | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.47 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,000 | 4.91 | 2.46 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,300 | 7.76 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $5,100 | 10.29 | 2.02 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,700 | 10.14 | 1.78 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $5,500 | 9.42 | 1.71 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,200 | 9.25 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,500 | 8.41 | 3.36 |
| Ryan Zimmerman | WSH | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.69 |
| Ryan Rua | TEX | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $5,500 | 9.08 | 1.65 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $4,900 | 8.42 | 1.72 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 8.41 | 1.56 |
| Trea Turner | WSH | $5,300 | 8.37 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
| Logan Forsythe | TB | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.39 |
| Raúl Mondesí | KC | $2,300 | 5.35 | 2.33 |
| Gregorio Petit | LAA | $2,300 | 5.20 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,600 | 8.39 | 1.82 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,600 | 8.29 | 1.80 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,300 | 7.67 | 1.78 |
| Troy Tulowitzki | TOR | $3,400 | 7.52 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Espinosa | WSH | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Alexei Ramírez | TB | $2,000 | 5.01 | 2.51 |
| Cristhian Adames | COL | $2,000 | 4.85 | 2.43 |
| Alcides Escobar | KC | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 10.76 | 2.34 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,000 | 9.54 | 2.38 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,800 | 9.28 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,900 | 9.14 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | LAA | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Dónovan Solano | NYY | $2,400 | 6.23 | 2.60 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
| Cheslor Cuthbert | KC | $2,800 | 6.83 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,600 | 10.96 | 1.96 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,400 | 9.87 | 1.83 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $4,100 | 9.41 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,200 | 8.00 | 3.64 |
| Ryan Raburn | COL | $2,100 | 6.41 | 3.05 |
| Paulo Orlando | KC | $2,900 | 8.39 | 2.89 |
| Alex Gordon | KC | $2,500 | 7.06 | 2.83 |
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.