Saturday, September 24, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Clayton Kershaw |
| C | Matt Wieters |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | Jurickson Profar |
| OF Two | Adam Duvall |
| OF Three | Carlos González |
| Salary | $34,800 |
| Expected Points | 132.12 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,600 | 47.08 | 4.44 |
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,000 | 39.66 | 3.61 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $10,700 | 32.18 | 3.01 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,800 | 31.94 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Álex Reyes | STL | $5,500 | 28.88 | 5.25 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,600 | 47.08 | 4.44 |
| Aaron Blair | ATL | $4,300 | 17.03 | 3.96 |
| Ariel Miranda | SEA | $6,800 | 25.71 | 3.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $4,300 | 11.16 | 2.59 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,000 | 10.43 | 3.48 |
| Wilson Ramos | WSH | $3,300 | 10.32 | 3.13 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 10.18 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dioner Navarro | TOR | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,200 | 8.24 | 3.75 |
| John Ryan Murphy | MIN | $2,000 | 7.22 | 3.61 |
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,100 | 13.83 | 3.37 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,400 | 13.42 | 3.95 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.23 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,500 | 12.43 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Ruf | PHI | $2,000 | 8.77 | 4.38 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,600 | 11.23 | 4.32 |
| Tommy Joseph | PHI | $2,300 | 9.86 | 4.29 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,600 | 10.47 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,800 | 11.96 | 3.15 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,800 | 10.82 | 2.85 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 10.63 | 2.72 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,800 | 10.46 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | COL | $2,800 | 10.07 | 3.59 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $2,700 | 9.18 | 3.40 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,700 | 9.16 | 3.39 |
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,000 | 10.10 | 3.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,500 | 10.93 | 3.12 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,100 | 10.83 | 2.64 |
| Brad Miller | TB | $3,600 | 10.71 | 2.98 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,900 | 9.92 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,000 | 7.32 | 3.66 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,400 | 8.77 | 3.65 |
| Chris Owings | ARZ | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.64 |
| Stephen Drew | WSH | $2,200 | 7.67 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,300 | 14.37 | 3.34 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,400 | 12.75 | 3.75 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 12.49 | 2.97 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,900 | 11.89 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
| Yunel Escobar | LAA | $2,600 | 9.79 | 3.77 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,400 | 12.75 | 3.75 |
| Dónovan Solano | NYY | $2,200 | 8.06 | 3.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 14.61 | 3.25 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,100 | 12.70 | 3.10 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $3,900 | 12.66 | 3.25 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delino DeShields | TEX | $2,100 | 9.83 | 4.68 |
| Ryan Rua | TEX | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.27 |
| Joey Gallo | TEX | $2,100 | 8.75 | 4.17 |
| Roman Quinn | PHI | $2,600 | 10.63 | 4.09 |
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.