MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 6, 2020

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Luis Castillo	CIN	$10,000	36.77	3.68
Dylan Bundy	LAA	$9,200	31.95	3.47
Mike Minor	TEX	$8,500	28.20	3.32
Tyler Chatwood	CHC	$9,600	27.86	2.90

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jordan Yamamoto	MIA	$5,700	24.71	4.33
Mike Fiers	OAK	$7,000	26.18	3.74
Gio González	CWS	$6,100	22.79	3.74
Brandon Bielak	HOU	$5,500	20.52	3.73

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Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Chadwick Tromp	SFG	$3,000	13.53	4.51
J.T. Realmuto	PHI	$2,900	12.64	4.36
Freddie Freeman	ATL	$3,600	12.62	3.51
Anthony Rizzo	CHC	$3,700	12.52	3.38

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Reese McGuire	TOR	$2,300	10.58	4.60
Chadwick Tromp	SFG	$3,000	13.53	4.51
Rowdy Tellez	TOR	$2,600	11.49	4.42
Francisco Cervelli	MIA	$2,400	10.58	4.41

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Second Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jose Altuve	HOU	$3,700	13.57	3.67
Cavan Biggio	TOR	$3,000	12.94	4.31
Garrett Hampson	COL	$2,900	11.92	4.11
Ryan McMahon	COL	$3,500	11.89	3.40

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Phil Gosselin	PHI	$2,200	10.04	4.56
Cavan Biggio	TOR	$3,000	12.94	4.31
Garrett Hampson	COL	$2,900	11.92	4.11
Danny Mendick	CWS	$2,000	8.13	4.07

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Trevor Story	COL	$4,100	14.83	3.62
Donovan Solano	SFG	$3,400	11.92	3.51
Javier Báez	CHC	$3,500	11.89	3.40
Bo Bichette	TOR	$2,700	11.84	4.39

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Bo Bichette	TOR	$2,700	11.84	4.39
Elvis Andrus	TEX	$2,500	10.57	4.23
Adalberto Mondesi	KAN	$2,500	10.49	4.20
Adeiny Hechavarría	ATL	$2,000	7.78	3.89

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Third Base

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Alex Bregman	HOU	$3,900	13.93	3.57
Nolan Arenado	COL	$4,200	13.22	3.15
Anthony Rendon	LAA	$3,800	12.64	3.33
José Ramírez	CLE	$3,500	12.50	3.57

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Andy Young	ARI	$2,000	9.83	4.92
Dylan Moore	SEA	$2,600	11.26	4.33
Johan Camargo	ATL	$2,200	9.43	4.29
Wilmer Flores	SFG	$3,000	12.10	4.03

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Mike Trout	LAA	$4,400	15.08	3.43
George Springer	HOU	$3,400	14.98	4.41
Nelson Cruz	MIN	$4,100	14.77	3.60
Charlie Blackmon	COL	$4,200	14.45	3.44
Giancarlo Stanton	NYY	$4,000	14.38	3.59
David Dahl	COL	$3,700	13.92	3.76
Bryce Harper	PHI	$3,700	13.91	3.76
Christian Yelich	MIL	$3,900	13.74	3.52

Best Values

Name	Team	Cost	Expected	Value
Jon Berti	MIA	$2,100	11.56	5.51
Brett Gardner	NYY	$2,500	11.98	4.79
Mike Tauchman	NYY	$2,400	11.43	4.76
Roman Quinn	PHI	$2,100	9.96	4.74
Jonathan Villar	MIA	$2,600	12.31	4.73
Andrew McCutchen	PHI	$2,500	11.59	4.64
Adam Duvall	ATL	$2,100	9.69	4.61
Shin-Soo Choo	TEX	$2,600	11.60	4.46

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Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you 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. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.