Wednesday, September 28, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Gio González |
| P Two | Cole Hamels |
| C | Luke Maile |
| 1B | Miguel Cabrera |
| 2B | Matt Carpenter |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Hunter Renfroe |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Justin Upton |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 99.85 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,500 | 19.27 | 1.68 |
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $10,700 | 18.15 | 1.70 |
| Michael Fulmer | DET | $8,600 | 15.60 | 1.81 |
| José De León | LAD | $8,500 | 14.61 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McAllister | CLE | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.38 |
| Mike Leake | STL | $5,600 | 12.50 | 2.23 |
| Seth Lugo | NYM | $5,400 | 12.03 | 2.23 |
| Shelby Miller | ARZ | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.11 |
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $4,100 | 7.99 | 1.95 |
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,700 | 7.54 | 2.79 |
| Tyler Flowers | ATL | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,700 | 7.54 | 2.79 |
| Jesús Sucre | SEA | $2,900 | 7.35 | 2.54 |
| Roberto Pérez | CLE | $2,100 | 5.29 | 2.52 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,700 | 6.61 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,200 | 10.01 | 1.93 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,000 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $5,700 | 9.53 | 1.67 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $5,500 | 9.49 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,300 | 8.86 | 3.85 |
| Gerardo Parra | COL | $2,600 | 7.33 | 2.82 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,200 | 8.44 | 2.64 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $3,100 | 7.93 | 2.56 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 9.17 | 2.18 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $4,300 | 8.77 | 2.04 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $5,200 | 8.68 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $3,200 | 7.25 | 2.27 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,700 | 6.11 | 2.26 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 9.17 | 2.18 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $3,800 | 8.19 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,400 | 8.43 | 1.91 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $4,900 | 8.41 | 1.72 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $5,100 | 8.27 | 1.62 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $3,300 | 8.24 | 2.50 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,000 | 7.25 | 2.42 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,700 | 5.97 | 2.21 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,900 | 9.73 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $5,000 | 9.67 | 1.93 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.99 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,200 | 8.92 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $3,600 | 8.86 | 2.46 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,800 | 8.48 | 2.23 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,800 | 6.16 | 2.20 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,700 | 10.30 | 1.81 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $5,600 | 9.98 | 1.78 |
| Matt Kemp | ATL | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,300 | 9.81 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,300 | 8.14 | 3.54 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| Adam Jones | BAL | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,400 | 6.03 | 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.