Monday, September 26, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
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Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Kluber | CLE | $11,000 | 37.46 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $10,100 | 31.35 | 3.10 |
| J.A. Happ | TOR | $8,900 | 28.45 | 3.20 |
| Tanner Roark | WSH | $8,500 | 28.43 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Smyly | TB | $7,500 | 28.13 | 3.75 |
| Sean Manaea | OAK | $6,800 | 24.94 | 3.67 |
| James Shields | CHW | $6,700 | 24.33 | 3.63 |
| Adam Conley | MIA | $7,100 | 25.29 | 3.56 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $4,100 | 10.50 | 2.56 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,000 | 10.24 | 3.41 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,100 | 10.19 | 3.29 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 10.16 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $2,600 | 9.40 | 3.61 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,300 | 8.20 | 3.56 |
| Yadier Molina | STL | $2,900 | 10.01 | 3.45 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $3,000 | 10.24 | 3.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | CLE | $3,900 | 13.10 | 3.36 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,400 | 12.50 | 2.84 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,200 | 11.99 | 2.85 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Teixeira | NYY | $2,500 | 9.83 | 3.93 |
| Tyler White | HOU | $2,200 | 8.61 | 3.91 |
| Matt Adams | STL | $2,900 | 10.60 | 3.66 |
| Yonder Alonso | OAK | $2,500 | 8.58 | 3.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.46 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 10.64 | 2.80 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,300 | 10.51 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $2,700 | 10.55 | 3.91 |
| Greg García | STL | $2,600 | 10.13 | 3.90 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,400 | 8.79 | 3.66 |
| Jason Kipnis | CLE | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Miller | TB | $3,700 | 12.22 | 3.30 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,400 | 11.24 | 3.31 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,600 | 10.88 | 3.02 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.18 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $2,800 | 9.66 | 3.45 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,400 | 11.24 | 3.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,100 | 12.85 | 3.13 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,500 | 12.57 | 2.79 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $3,900 | 12.48 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Reyes | NYM | $2,900 | 10.87 | 3.75 |
| Jedd Gyorko | STL | $2,800 | 10.07 | 3.60 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,000 | 10.47 | 3.49 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Braun | MIL | $4,000 | 13.11 | 3.28 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 12.67 | 2.82 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
| José Bautista | TOR | $4,000 | 12.26 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.78 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | CHC | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
| Coco Crisp | CLE | $2,600 | 10.25 | 3.94 |
| Stephen Piscotty | STL | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
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.