MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 22, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julio Urías LAD $10,400 41.71 4.01
Max Scherzer NYM $11,500 34.60 3.01
Edward Cabrera MIA $9,400 30.95 3.29
Jeffrey Springs TB $8,000 29.73 3.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julio Urías LAD $10,400 41.71 4.01
Jeffrey Springs TB $8,000 29.73 3.72
Jake Odorizzi ATL $7,300 24.07 3.30
Edward Cabrera MIA $9,400 30.95 3.29

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $4,700 16.51 3.51
Will Smith LAD $3,600 13.23 3.67
Rhys Hoskins PHI $3,300 12.86 3.90
Pete Alonso NYM $4,000 12.52 3.13

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Albert Pujols STL $2,600 12.48 4.80
Nick Fortes MIA $2,400 11.21 4.67
MJ Melendez KC $2,400 10.93 4.55
Shea Langeliers OAK $2,700 12.05 4.46

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien TEX $2,800 10.98 3.92
Jonathan India CIN $2,700 10.80 4.00
Jean Segura PHI $2,800 9.70 3.47
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,800 8.63 3.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan India CIN $2,700 10.80 4.00
Marcus Semien TEX $2,800 10.98 3.92
Michael Massey KC $2,400 8.48 3.54
Jean Segura PHI $2,800 9.70 3.47

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,700 12.36 3.34
Trea Turner LAD $3,900 11.90 3.05
Dansby Swanson ATL $3,800 11.54 3.04
Willy Adames MIL $3,200 10.66 3.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tim Beckham MIN $2,000 8.56 4.28
Paul DeJong STL $2,400 9.96 4.15
Elvis Andrus CWS $2,200 8.75 3.98
Oneil Cruz PIT $2,800 9.66 3.45

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado STL $4,000 13.72 3.43
Alec Bohm PHI $2,500 11.55 4.62
Austin Riley ATL $3,800 11.50 3.03
Justin Turner LAD $3,200 10.34 3.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alec Bohm PHI $2,500 11.55 4.62
Mike Moustakas CIN $2,300 9.85 4.28
Yu Chang TB $2,100 8.63 4.11
Mike Brosseau MIL $2,300 8.33 3.62

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $4,800 13.98 2.91
Luis Robert CWS $3,200 13.75 4.30
Starling Marte NYM $3,600 13.56 3.77
Mookie Betts LAD $4,400 13.12 2.98
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL $4,200 12.95 3.08
Kyle Schwarber PHI $3,200 12.94 4.04
Jake Fraley CIN $2,600 12.78 4.91
Byron Buxton MIN $3,600 12.37 3.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jerar Encarnación MIA $2,000 10.63 5.32
Jake Fraley CIN $2,600 12.78 4.91
TJ Friedl CIN $2,000 9.36 4.68
AJ Pollock CWS $2,500 11.11 4.44
Luis Robert CWS $3,200 13.75 4.30
Bradley Zimmer PHI $2,000 8.09 4.05
Kyle Schwarber PHI $3,200 12.94 4.04
Nelson Velázquez CHC $2,200 8.85 4.02

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.