MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 25, 2020

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shane Bieber CLE $12,000 49.24 4.10
Lucas Giolito CWS $10,400 43.88 4.22
Tyler Glasnow TAM $9,000 40.63 4.51
Gerrit Cole NYY $11,000 37.13 3.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Glasnow TAM $9,000 40.63 4.51
Marco Gonzales SEA $8,000 33.87 4.23
Lucas Giolito CWS $10,400 43.88 4.22
Shane Bieber CLE $12,000 49.24 4.10

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Voit NYY $4,100 15.15 3.70
José Abreu CWS $4,000 15.00 3.75
Freddie Freeman ATL $3,500 13.80 3.94
Brad Miller STL $3,100 13.26 4.28

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kurt Suzuki WAS $2,000 9.87 4.94
Robinson Chirinos TEX $2,000 9.02 4.51
Omar Narváez MIL $2,000 8.96 4.48
Eric Thames WAS $2,200 9.74 4.43

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cavan Biggio TOR $4,000 13.77 3.44
Brandon Lowe TAM $4,100 13.70 3.34
Keston Hiura MIL $3,300 12.17 3.69
Jose Altuve HOU $7,000 12.02 1.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Adam Frazier PIT $2,300 10.31 4.48
Luis García WAS $2,600 11.52 4.43
Mike Brosseau TAM $2,600 11.43 4.40
Tony Kemp OAK $2,000 8.46 4.23

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Fernando Tatis Jr. SDP $4,600 15.19 3.30
Trevor Story COL $4,100 13.93 3.40
Trea Turner WAS $3,700 13.88 3.75
Tim Anderson CWS $4,000 13.84 3.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien OAK $2,800 12.87 4.60
Thairo Estrada NYY $2,200 9.99 4.54
Erik González PIT $2,200 9.41 4.28
Nick Ahmed ARI $2,600 10.65 4.10

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Chapman OAK $3,800 14.21 3.74
José Ramírez CLE $3,600 12.68 3.52
Gio Urshela NYY $3,300 12.64 3.83
Anthony Rendon LAA $9,000 12.63 1.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alec Bohm PHI $2,500 11.82 4.73
David Bote CHC $2,500 10.68 4.27
Austin Riley ATL $2,200 9.02 4.10
Justin Turner LOS $3,000 11.88 3.96

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Juan Soto WAS $4,700 16.37 3.48
Mookie Betts LOS $4,400 16.31 3.71
Bryce Harper PHI $4,500 15.30 3.40
Nelson Cruz MIN $3,900 14.91 3.82
Christian Yelich MIL $4,100 14.76 3.60
Aaron Judge NYY $4,000 14.66 3.67
Mike Trout LAA $9,500 14.46 1.52
Mike Yastrzemski SFG $3,900 14.38 3.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Adam Eaton WAS $2,500 11.87 4.75
Raimel Tapia COL $2,300 10.92 4.75
Andrew McCutchen PHI $2,500 11.65 4.66
Mike Tauchman NYY $2,700 12.48 4.62
Cameron Maybin DET $2,100 9.43 4.49
Bryan Reynolds PIT $2,600 11.59 4.46
Jordan Luplow CLE $2,400 10.44 4.35
Roman Quinn PHI $2,200 9.56 4.34

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.