Friday, September 30, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P | Madison Bumgarner |
| C | Tucker Barnhart |
| 1B | Lucas Duda |
| 2B | Dee Gordon |
| SS | Addison Russell |
| 3B | Adrián Béltre |
| OF One | Mike Trout |
| OF Two | Carlos Gómez |
| OF Three | Hunter Pence |
| Salary | $34,900 |
| Expected Points | 124.20 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Bumgarner | SF | $10,700 | 37.46 | 3.50 |
| Yu Darvish | TEX | $10,900 | 35.53 | 3.26 |
| Rich Hill | LAD | $9,400 | 32.79 | 3.49 |
| Rick Porcello | BOS | $9,900 | 31.09 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | PIT | $4,400 | 20.82 | 4.73 |
| Chad Bettis | COL | $6,000 | 26.03 | 4.34 |
| Brent Suter | MIL | $5,000 | 19.73 | 3.95 |
| A.J. Cole | WSH | $5,700 | 21.85 | 3.83 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 11.12 | 3.48 |
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $2,500 | 10.77 | 4.31 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $3,000 | 9.76 | 3.25 |
| Evan Gattis | HOU | $3,000 | 9.69 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $2,500 | 10.77 | 4.31 |
| Mike Zunino | SEA | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.87 |
| J.T. Realmuto | MIA | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $3,200 | 11.12 | 3.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,900 | 15.30 | 3.92 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $4,200 | 13.87 | 3.30 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $3,900 | 13.00 | 3.33 |
| Edwin Encarnación | TOR | $4,000 | 11.65 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,900 | 15.30 | 3.92 |
| A.J. Reed | HOU | $2,100 | 0.00 | 3.76 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $2,700 | 9.99 | 3.70 |
| Chris Davis | BAL | $3,000 | 10.96 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $3,300 | 11.90 | 3.60 |
| Brian Dozier | MIN | $4,100 | 11.46 | 2.80 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,100 | 11.34 | 3.66 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.28 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hernan Iribarren | CIN | $2,100 | 9.51 | 4.53 |
| Tony Renda | CIN | $2,200 | 8.29 | 3.77 |
| Dee Gordon | MIA | $3,100 | 11.34 | 3.66 |
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Peraza | CIN | $3,700 | 11.33 | 3.06 |
| Carlos Correa | HOU | $3,700 | 10.79 | 2.92 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $2,900 | 9.93 | 3.42 |
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison Russell | CHC | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.13 |
| Iván De Jesús Jr. | CIN | $2,000 | 7.99 | 4.00 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.53 | 3.81 |
| Adam Frazier | PIT | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 14.36 | 3.59 |
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $4,500 | 14.24 | 3.17 |
| Nolan Arenado | COL | $4,200 | 12.84 | 3.06 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $4,600 | 12.73 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Núñez | SF | $3,000 | 11.28 | 3.76 |
| Nick Castellanos | DET | $2,400 | 8.87 | 3.70 |
| Kaleb Cowart | LAA | $2,000 | 7.34 | 3.67 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $4,000 | 14.36 | 3.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | CIN | $3,300 | 14.22 | 4.31 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.47 | 3.13 |
| George Springer | HOU | $3,900 | 12.47 | 3.20 |
| Dexter Fowler | CHC | $4,000 | 12.43 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Eibner | OAK | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.34 |
| Adam Duvall | CIN | $3,300 | 14.22 | 4.31 |
| Manuel Margot | SD | $2,800 | 12.07 | 4.31 |
| Hunter Pence | SF | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
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.