Wednesday, September 28, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Cole Hamels |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Adrián González |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Marcus Semien |
| 3B | Adonis Garcia |
| OF One | José Bautista |
| OF Two | George Springer |
| OF Three | Hunter Renfroe |
| Salary | $35,000 |
| Expected Points | 125.45 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Arrieta | CHC | $11,000 | 36.43 | 3.31 |
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $9,900 | 35.90 | 3.63 |
| José De León | LAD | $7,400 | 30.46 | 4.12 |
| Michael Fulmer | DET | $8,700 | 30.14 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McAllister | CLE | $4,000 | 19.84 | 4.96 |
| José De León | LAD | $7,400 | 30.46 | 4.12 |
| Mike Leake | STL | $6,600 | 25.89 | 3.92 |
| Cole Hamels | TEX | $9,900 | 35.90 | 3.63 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasmani Grandal | LAD | $3,200 | 10.74 | 3.35 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,600 | 10.59 | 2.94 |
| Víctor Martínez | DET | $3,200 | 10.22 | 3.19 |
| Tyler Flowers | ATL | $2,900 | 9.85 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wieters | BAL | $2,700 | 9.79 | 3.63 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,400 | 8.68 | 3.62 |
| Luke Maile | TB | $2,300 | 8.25 | 3.59 |
| René Rivera | NYM | $2,400 | 8.40 | 3.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 12.91 | 3.31 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | ARZ | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
| David Ortiz | BOS | $4,300 | 12.57 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Duda | NYM | $2,500 | 11.66 | 4.66 |
| Trey Mancini | BAL | $2,600 | 11.69 | 4.50 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.26 |
| Richie Shaffer | TB | $2,200 | 8.83 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 11.63 | 3.14 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $3,700 | 11.25 | 3.04 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $3,900 | 11.21 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,300 | 11.98 | 3.63 |
| Starlin Castro | NYY | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.59 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,000 | 10.68 | 3.56 |
| Chase Utley | LAD | $2,900 | 9.89 | 3.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Miller | TB | $3,700 | 11.05 | 2.99 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $3,300 | 11.02 | 3.34 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,800 | 10.80 | 2.84 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,200 | 10.73 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $2,900 | 10.29 | 3.55 |
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,300 | 8.00 | 3.48 |
| Asdrubal Cabrera | NYM | $3,300 | 11.02 | 3.34 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,800 | 9.19 | 3.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 12.99 | 2.82 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,200 | 12.55 | 2.99 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $3,800 | 11.85 | 3.12 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| José Reyes | NYM | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Adonis Garcia | ATL | $2,900 | 11.37 | 3.92 |
| Nick Castellanos | DET | $2,400 | 9.07 | 3.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.73 | 3.19 |
| Matt Kemp | ATL | $3,300 | 13.06 | 3.96 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,900 | 12.83 | 3.29 |
| Mookie Betts | BOS | $4,200 | 12.83 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,200 | 10.81 | 4.91 |
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Mallex Smith | ATL | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Matt Kemp | ATL | $3,300 | 13.06 | 3.96 |
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.