Thursday, September 29, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Johnny Cueto |
| P Two | Álex Reyes |
| C | Yasmani Grandal |
| 1B | Eric Hosmer |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Corey Seager |
| 3B | Maikel Franco |
| OF One | Charlie Blackmon |
| OF Two | Jake Smolinski |
| OF Three | Ángel Pagán |
| Salary | $48,300 |
| Expected Points | 95.66 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | SF | $11,200 | 18.78 | 1.68 |
| Chris Archer | TB | $9,100 | 16.14 | 1.77 |
| Danny Duffy | KC | $10,500 | 15.67 | 1.49 |
| Álex Reyes | STL | $7,400 | 15.38 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Zastryzny | CHC | $4,500 | 11.30 | 2.51 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,200 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
| Álex Reyes | STL | $7,400 | 15.38 | 2.08 |
| Kyle Gibson | MIN | $5,300 | 9.64 | 1.82 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,800 | 7.61 | 2.00 |
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $5,400 | 7.35 | 1.36 |
| Derek Norris | SD | $3,200 | 7.33 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Giménez | CLE | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.80 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,100 | 7.99 | 2.58 |
| Anthony Recker | ATL | $2,600 | 6.56 | 2.52 |
| Nick Hundley | COL | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | ATL | $5,200 | 9.76 | 1.88 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $5,600 | 9.39 | 1.68 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $5,000 | 8.91 | 1.78 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,600 | 8.83 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerardo Parra | COL | $2,000 | 7.22 | 3.61 |
| Brandon Belt | SF | $3,200 | 7.89 | 2.47 |
| Eric Hosmer | KC | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
| Travis Shaw | BOS | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $5,500 | 9.25 | 1.68 |
| Jean Segura | ARZ | $5,400 | 8.32 | 1.54 |
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $4,100 | 8.24 | 2.01 |
| Ian Kinsler | DET | $5,300 | 8.09 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hill | BOS | $2,600 | 6.90 | 2.65 |
| DJ LeMahieu | COL | $3,200 | 7.70 | 2.41 |
| Wilmer Difo | WSH | $2,600 | 6.23 | 2.40 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $3,200 | 7.26 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $4,900 | 8.68 | 1.77 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
| Corey Seager | LAD | $4,500 | 7.71 | 1.71 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,600 | 7.70 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
| Luis Sardiñas | SD | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,200 | 7.50 | 2.34 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,700 | 6.25 | 2.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 9.72 | 1.87 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,200 | 9.06 | 2.16 |
| Todd Frazier | CHW | $4,400 | 8.40 | 1.91 |
| Maikel Franco | PHI | $4,800 | 8.30 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,600 | 6.06 | 2.33 |
| Rio Ruiz | ATL | $2,300 | 5.29 | 2.30 |
| Jhonny Peralta | STL | $3,300 | 7.27 | 2.20 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $3,000 | 6.50 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Bautista | TOR | $4,500 | 9.07 | 2.02 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $4,900 | 9.00 | 1.84 |
| Rajai Davis | CLE | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Smolinski | OAK | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.83 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,300 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,000 | 7.99 | 2.66 |
| Rajai Davis | CLE | $3,400 | 8.90 | 2.62 |
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.