Sunday, October 2, 2016 MLB Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| P One | Max Scherzer |
| P Two | Matt Moore |
| C | Russell Martin |
| 1B | Paul Goldschmidt |
| 2B | DJ LeMahieu |
| SS | Andrelton Simmons |
| 3B | Yunel Escobar |
| OF One | José Peraza |
| OF Two | Jacoby Ellsbury |
| OF Three | Kole Calhoun |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 110.29 |
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | WSH | $13,200 | 24.21 | 1.83 |
| Chris Sale | CHW | $13,100 | 22.37 | 1.71 |
| Justin Verlander | DET | $13,700 | 18.25 | 1.33 |
| Kyle Hendricks | CHC | $10,300 | 16.77 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Nelson | MIL | $4,300 | 0.00 | 2.66 |
| Chase Whitley | TB | $4,100 | 9.80 | 2.39 |
| José Berrios | MIN | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| Matt Koch | ARZ | $4,600 | 10.27 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | LAA | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,900 | 7.52 | 1.93 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
| Gary Sánchez | NYY | $4,500 | 7.05 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | LAA | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Cameron Rupp | PHI | $2,900 | 7.23 | 2.49 |
| René Rivera | NYM | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
| Tucker Barnhart | CIN | $2,500 | 5.82 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $3,600 | 11.38 | 3.16 |
| Jefry Marte | LAA | $3,300 | 10.47 | 3.17 |
| Anthony Rizzo | CHC | $5,300 | 10.09 | 1.90 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $5,600 | 10.08 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefry Marte | LAA | $3,300 | 10.47 | 3.17 |
| C.J. Cron | LAA | $3,600 | 11.38 | 3.16 |
| Ryan Howard | PHI | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
| Justin Bour | MIA | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | WSH | $5,500 | 9.08 | 1.65 |
| José Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 8.92 | 1.75 |
| Robinson Canó | SEA | $4,500 | 8.84 | 1.97 |
| Ben Zobrist | CHC | $5,200 | 8.65 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Pennington | LAA | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.25 |
| Joey Wendle | OAK | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Jace Peterson | ATL | $2,400 | 5.78 | 2.41 |
| T.J. Rivera | NYM | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | LAA | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.87 |
| Tim Anderson | CHW | $4,300 | 8.71 | 2.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | CLE | $3,800 | 7.84 | 2.06 |
| Elvis Andrus | TEX | $4,700 | 7.61 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrelton Simmons | LAA | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.87 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $2,400 | 6.96 | 2.90 |
| Marcus Semien | OAK | $2,800 | 7.39 | 2.64 |
| Ketel Marte | SEA | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | MIL | $5,100 | 11.77 | 2.31 |
| Yunel Escobar | LAA | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| Kris Bryant | CHC | $5,000 | 9.80 | 1.96 |
| Josh Donaldson | TOR | $5,200 | 9.68 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yunel Escobar | LAA | $2,900 | 10.76 | 3.71 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $2,900 | 8.72 | 3.01 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
| Eugenio Suárez | CIN | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,400 | 14.50 | 2.68 |
| Kole Calhoun | LAA | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Nelson Cruz | SEA | $5,300 | 9.52 | 1.80 |
| Bryce Harper | WSH | $4,500 | 9.20 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kole Calhoun | LAA | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Hunter Renfroe | SD | $2,800 | 8.17 | 2.92 |
| Jimmy Paredes | PHI | $2,200 | 6.37 | 2.90 |
| Mikie Mahtook | TB | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
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.