MLB FanDuel Picks for Jul 4, 2021

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddy Peralta MIL $9,900 43.98 4.44
Robbie Ray TOR $10,800 40.66 3.76
Charlie Morton ATL $9,000 39.99 4.44
Lucas Giolito CWS $9,600 38.15 3.97

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddy Peralta MIL $9,900 43.98 4.44
Charlie Morton ATL $9,000 39.99 4.44
Germán Márquez COL $8,200 34.88 4.25
Anthony DeSclafani SF $8,200 34.20 4.17

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gavin Sheets CWS $3,200 17.34 5.42
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR $4,600 14.67 3.19
Jared Walsh LAA $3,600 14.39 4.00
Max Muncy LAD $4,100 12.84 3.13

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gavin Sheets CWS $3,200 17.34 5.42
Willson Contreras CHC $2,600 12.04 4.63
Ryan Jeffers MIN $2,200 10.10 4.59
Garrett Cooper MIA $2,500 11.38 4.55

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien TOR $4,200 15.59 3.71
Jose Altuve HOU $4,200 14.31 3.41
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,700 13.14 3.55
Jonathan Schoop DET $2,900 13.13 4.53

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nico Hoerner CHC $2,000 10.66 5.33
Phil Gosselin LAA $2,000 9.97 4.98
Eli White TEX $2,200 10.82 4.92
Zach McKinstry LAD $2,200 10.83 4.92

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Fernando Tatis Jr. SD $4,500 16.78 3.73
Bo Bichette TOR $3,900 14.40 3.69
Trevor Story COL $4,400 13.79 3.13
Willy Adames MIL $3,100 13.22 4.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zack Short DET $2,100 10.13 4.83
Willy Adames MIL $3,100 13.22 4.26
Thairo Estrada SF $2,200 9.31 4.23
Orlando Arcia ATL $2,000 8.04 4.02

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Manny Machado SD $3,600 14.39 4.00
Rafael Devers BOS $3,800 14.09 3.71
Matt Chapman OAK $3,600 11.71 3.25
Anthony Rendon LAA $3,400 11.57 3.40

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patrick Wisdom CHC $2,600 11.34 4.36
Abraham Toro HOU $2,500 10.60 4.24
Manny Machado SD $3,600 14.39 4.00
Jake Burger CWS $2,000 7.82 3.91

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shohei Ohtani LAA $4,600 18.21 3.96
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL $4,400 14.37 3.27
Joey Gallo TEX $4,100 13.30 3.24
Randy Arozarena TB $3,200 13.13 4.10
Juan Soto WSH $3,600 12.97 3.60
Jesse Winker CIN $4,300 12.95 3.01
George Springer TOR $3,700 12.89 3.48
Nick Castellanos CIN $4,100 12.76 3.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyrone Taylor MIL $2,300 12.73 5.54
Darin Ruf SF $2,200 10.57 4.80
Andrew Benintendi KC $2,500 11.97 4.79
Chas McCormick HOU $2,400 11.28 4.70
Ryan McKenna BAL $2,000 9.06 4.53
Jake Fraley SEA $2,700 11.86 4.39
Manuel Margot TB $2,800 12.25 4.38
Andrew McCutchen PHI $2,900 12.55 4.33

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.