Sunday, September 25, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Jon Lester |
| C | Evan Gattis |
| 1B | Ryan Howard |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Adam Frazier |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Stephen Piscotty |
| OF Two | Domingo Santana |
| OF Three | George Springer |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 124.54 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Lester | CHC | $10,700 | 36.40 | 3.40 |
| Carlos Martínez | STL | $9,400 | 29.46 | 3.13 |
| Julio Teherán | ATL | $8,200 | 28.46 | 3.47 |
| Carlos Rodon | CHW | $7,900 | 27.30 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Blach | SF | $3,000 | 14.73 | 4.91 |
| Tyler Glasnow | PIT | $4,400 | 21.33 | 4.85 |
| Jharel Cotton | OAK | $5,500 | 25.76 | 4.68 |
| Brandon McCarthy | LAD | $6,000 | 25.73 | 4.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $4,300 | 10.36 | 2.41 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,500 | 10.18 | 2.91 |
| Víctor Martínez | DET | $3,600 | 10.15 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Giménez | CLE | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.75 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $2,700 | 9.55 | 3.54 |
| Jarrod Saltalamacchia | DET | $2,100 | 7.32 | 3.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,200 | 12.29 | 2.93 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,600 | 11.62 | 2.53 |
| Albert Pujols | LAA | $3,200 | 11.49 | 3.59 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $4,100 | 11.41 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $2,600 | 10.40 | 4.00 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,600 | 9.62 | 3.70 |
| Albert Pujols | LAA | $3,200 | 11.49 | 3.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.85 | 3.20 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 10.42 | 2.74 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,600 | 10.34 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,400 | 8.53 | 3.55 |
| Howie Kendrick | LAD | $2,500 | 8.73 | 3.49 |
| César Hernández | PHI | $3,100 | 10.16 | 3.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,600 | 12.07 | 3.35 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $3,400 | 10.37 | 3.05 |
| José Peraza | CIN | $3,400 | 9.94 | 2.92 |
| Brad Miller | TB | $3,600 | 9.30 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,300 | 8.26 | 3.59 |
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,000 | 6.92 | 3.46 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,100 | 7.19 | 3.42 |
| Jordy Mercer | PIT | $2,100 | 7.15 | 3.40 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 12.79 | 2.84 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,900 | 12.36 | 3.17 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,800 | 12.17 | 3.20 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,200 | 11.71 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 7.67 | 3.83 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $3,000 | 11.21 | 3.74 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,900 | 10.60 | 3.66 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,600 | 14.24 | 3.09 |
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,200 | 13.49 | 3.21 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,000 | 13.38 | 3.34 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 9.51 | 4.76 |
| Rafael Ortega | LAA | $2,100 | 9.04 | 4.30 |
| Tony Kemp | HOU | $2,100 | 8.77 | 4.18 |
| Adam Duvall | CIN | $2,400 | 9.67 | 4.03 |
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.