MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 23, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robbie Ray SEA $10,600 44.29 4.18
Justin Verlander HOU $11,200 44.14 3.94
Carlos Rodón SF $10,800 44.02 4.08
Corbin Burnes MIL $11,400 38.32 3.36

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robbie Ray SEA $10,600 44.29 4.18
Carlos Rodón SF $10,800 44.02 4.08
Justin Verlander HOU $11,200 44.14 3.94
Adam Wainwright STL $9,800 37.59 3.84

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $4,700 15.45 3.29
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR $4,100 13.46 3.28
Rhys Hoskins PHI $3,200 12.54 3.92
Albert Pujols STL $2,600 12.40 4.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Albert Pujols STL $2,600 12.40 4.77
MJ Melendez KC $2,400 10.90 4.54
Daniel Vogelbach NYM $2,600 11.69 4.50
Joey Meneses WSH $2,700 11.88 4.40

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien TEX $3,300 11.99 3.63
Jose Altuve HOU $3,700 11.85 3.20
Nolan Gorman STL $3,300 10.77 3.26
Ketel Marte ARI $2,900 10.27 3.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan India CIN $2,700 10.20 3.78
Zach McKinstry CHC $2,100 7.79 3.71
Marcus Semien TEX $3,300 11.99 3.63
Ketel Marte ARI $2,900 10.27 3.54

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,700 12.49 3.38
Corey Seager TEX $3,900 11.56 2.96
Trea Turner LAD $3,900 11.39 2.92
Willy Adames MIL $3,200 11.18 3.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yairo Muñoz PHI $2,000 8.61 4.31
Terrin Vavra BAL $2,200 9.36 4.25
Paul DeJong STL $2,400 9.78 4.07
Elvis Andrus CWS $2,200 8.67 3.94

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Manny Machado SD $4,500 13.15 2.92
Nolan Arenado STL $4,100 13.08 3.19
Alex Bregman HOU $4,100 12.52 3.05
Josh Rojas ARI $3,400 12.34 3.63

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Evan Longoria SF $2,300 10.84 4.71
Emmanuel Rivera ARI $2,400 10.87 4.53
Alec Bohm PHI $2,700 10.97 4.06
Ryan McMahon COL $3,100 11.97 3.86

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $4,700 14.65 3.12
George Springer TOR $3,900 14.16 3.63
Lars Nootbaar STL $3,100 13.07 4.21
Julio Rodríguez SEA $3,700 12.83 3.47
Mookie Betts LAD $4,400 12.77 2.90
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL $4,100 12.66 3.09
Michael Harris II ATL $3,400 12.49 3.67
Starling Marte NYM $3,600 12.36 3.43

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jerar Encarnación MIA $2,000 10.68 5.34
Jake McCarthy ARI $2,400 11.36 4.74
Cedric Mullins BAL $2,600 11.47 4.41
Lars Nootbaar STL $3,100 13.07 4.21
Lane Thomas WSH $2,200 9.22 4.19
LaMonte Wade Jr. SF $2,700 11.26 4.17
Andrew Benintendi NYY $2,800 11.56 4.13
Alex Call WSH $2,100 8.53 4.06

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.