Sunday, September 25, 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 Odorizzi |
| P Two | Dylan Bundy |
| C | Gary Sánchez |
| 1B | Albert Pujols |
| 2B | José Altuve |
| SS | Carlos Correa |
| 3B | Josh Donaldson |
| OF One | George Springer |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Salary | $48,000 |
| Expected Points | 99.36 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Teherán | ATL | $10,100 | 14.67 | 1.45 |
| Michael Pineda | NYY | $8,300 | 13.40 | 1.61 |
| Taijuan Walker | SEA | $9,500 | 13.25 | 1.40 |
| Marco Estrada | TOR | $8,800 | 13.19 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $5,500 | 13.14 | 2.39 |
| Robert Gsellman | NYM | $5,200 | 11.90 | 2.29 |
| Adam Conley | MIA | $5,400 | 11.76 | 2.18 |
| Edinson Vólquez | KC | $4,700 | 10.00 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $4,200 | 8.52 | 2.03 |
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $4,900 | 7.90 | 1.61 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $3,600 | 7.49 | 2.08 |
| Jesús Sucre | SEA | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Centeno | MIN | $2,400 | 6.93 | 2.89 |
| Jesús Sucre | SEA | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Carlos Pérez | LAA | $2,200 | 5.34 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,300 | 9.16 | 2.13 |
| Albert Pujols | LAA | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $4,100 | 8.60 | 2.10 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $5,200 | 8.58 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,500 | 6.50 | 2.60 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.44 | 1.78 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,000 | 8.45 | 2.11 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $4,200 | 8.03 | 1.91 |
| César Hernández | PHI | $3,900 | 7.98 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,400 | 5.84 | 2.43 |
| Gordon Beckham | ATL | $2,300 | 5.58 | 2.43 |
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $2,900 | 6.54 | 2.26 |
| Devon Travis | TOR | $3,600 | 7.78 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $4,600 | 7.94 | 1.73 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $4,000 | 7.14 | 1.78 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,000 | 7.01 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,100 | 6.36 | 3.03 |
| Adeiny Hechavarria | MIA | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,100 | 6.99 | 2.25 |
| Pedro Florimón | PIT | $2,500 | 5.32 | 2.13 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,700 | 9.62 | 2.05 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.93 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $3,900 | 8.67 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $3,200 | 8.25 | 2.58 |
| Hernán Pérez | MIL | $3,900 | 8.67 | 2.22 |
| Martín Prado | MIA | $3,200 | 6.66 | 2.08 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $3,200 | 6.55 | 2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 10.70 | 1.95 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $5,200 | 10.32 | 1.99 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $5,100 | 10.18 | 2.00 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 10.05 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Matt Kemp | ATL | $3,200 | 8.71 | 2.72 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,000 | 10.05 | 2.51 |
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.