Friday, September 30, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Madison Bumgarner |
| P Two | Chad Bettis |
| C | Mike Zunino |
| 1B | Mitch Moreland |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Dansby Swanson |
| 3B | Jonathan Villar |
| OF One | Manuel Margot |
| OF Two | Ryan Braun |
| OF Three | Hunter Pence |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 100.66 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $11,700 | 20.56 | 1.76 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $12,700 | 18.63 | 1.47 |
| Rich Hill | LAD | $11,300 | 17.40 | 1.54 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $11,100 | 15.50 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Suter | MIL | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.37 |
| Andrew Cashner | MIA | $4,300 | 9.73 | 2.26 |
| Alec Asher | PHI | $4,700 | 10.57 | 2.25 |
| Chad Bettis | COL | $5,700 | 12.21 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $3,000 | 8.49 | 2.83 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 8.39 | 2.47 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,600 | 7.51 | 2.09 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $4,000 | 7.40 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $3,000 | 8.49 | 2.83 |
| Curt Casali | TB | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.73 |
| Stephen Vogt | OAK | $2,900 | 7.28 | 2.51 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,400 | 8.39 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | CIN | $5,400 | 11.74 | 2.17 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,600 | 10.41 | 2.26 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,300 | 9.76 | 1.84 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,000 | 8.74 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | PIT | $2,500 | 6.36 | 2.54 |
| Yonder Alonso | OAK | $2,600 | 6.50 | 2.50 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $3,300 | 7.62 | 2.31 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $4,700 | 9.30 | 1.98 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $5,300 | 9.08 | 1.71 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $5,000 | 8.84 | 1.77 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,100 | 8.68 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Iribarren | CIN | $2,600 | 7.58 | 2.92 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
| Tony Renda | CIN | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,300 | 5.53 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $4,500 | 8.28 | 1.84 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $3,900 | 8.00 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,900 | 7.63 | 1.96 |
| Didi Gregorius | NYY | $3,700 | 7.58 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.92 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,800 | 7.30 | 2.61 |
| J.J. Hardy | BAL | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.42 |
| Alexei Ramírez | TB | $2,200 | 5.20 | 2.36 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $5,100 | 10.91 | 2.14 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,300 | 10.78 | 2.03 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,700 | 9.57 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | MIN | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $2,800 | 7.20 | 2.57 |
| Danny Valencia | OAK | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Eugenio Suárez | CIN | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | CIN | $4,900 | 10.95 | 2.24 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,500 | 10.11 | 1.84 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $3,000 | 9.66 | 3.22 |
| George Springer | HOU | $4,300 | 9.53 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | SD | $3,000 | 9.66 | 3.22 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Hyun Soo Kim | BAL | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $3,500 | 8.59 | 2.45 |
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.