MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 26, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Anderson LAD $9,900 42.70 4.31
Shane Bieber CLE $10,200 41.72 4.09
Joe Musgrove SD $10,800 39.98 3.70
Gerrit Cole NYY $11,000 37.26 3.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Anderson LAD $9,900 42.70 4.31
Shane Bieber CLE $10,200 41.72 4.09
Bailey Falter PHI $6,200 25.27 4.08
Joe Musgrove SD $10,800 39.98 3.70

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $4,400 14.98 3.40
Joey Meneses WSH $2,700 13.00 4.82
J.T. Realmuto PHI $3,700 12.63 3.41
Nathaniel Lowe TEX $3,600 12.56 3.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chuckie Robinson CIN $2,000 10.76 5.38
Joey Meneses WSH $2,700 13.00 4.82
Matt Thaiss LAA $2,000 8.81 4.40
MJ Melendez KC $2,400 10.43 4.35

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Altuve HOU $3,800 13.12 3.45
Marcus Semien TEX $3,500 11.40 3.26
Brandon Lowe TB $2,400 11.39 4.74
Jonathan India CIN $2,900 10.91 3.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe TB $2,400 11.39 4.74
Mark Mathias TEX $2,000 9.47 4.73
Romy González CWS $2,000 9.02 4.51
Michael Massey KC $2,100 8.11 3.86

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trea Turner LAD $4,100 12.51 3.05
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,600 12.33 3.43
Willy Adames MIL $3,400 11.77 3.46
Corey Seager TEX $3,800 11.47 3.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Elvis Andrus CWS $2,300 8.63 3.75
Bo Bichette TOR $2,800 10.37 3.70
Brandon Crawford SF $2,300 8.50 3.69
Tyler Freeman CLE $2,000 6.91 3.46

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Bregman HOU $4,400 13.98 3.18
Manny Machado SD $4,200 12.84 3.06
José Ramírez CLE $4,300 12.78 2.97
Ryan McMahon COL $2,600 12.14 4.67

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan McMahon COL $2,600 12.14 4.67
Emmanuel Rivera ARI $2,500 11.03 4.41
Evan Longoria SF $2,600 11.20 4.31
Ke’Bryan Hayes PIT $2,400 9.93 4.14

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bryce Harper PHI $4,000 15.23 3.81
Aaron Judge NYY $5,000 14.01 2.80
Mookie Betts LAD $4,500 13.94 3.10
George Springer TOR $4,100 13.74 3.35
Randy Arozarena TB $3,800 13.21 3.48
Kyle Schwarber PHI $3,300 12.88 3.90
Jake Fraley CIN $3,000 12.64 4.21
Shohei Ohtani LAA $3,900 12.45 3.19

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Naquin NYM $2,100 11.03 5.25
Lane Thomas WSH $2,300 10.80 4.70
Kyle Garlick MIN $2,200 10.22 4.65
Trayce Thompson LAD $2,300 10.55 4.59
Corey Dickerson STL $2,300 9.81 4.27
Bryan Reynolds PIT $2,900 12.26 4.23
Jake Fraley CIN $3,000 12.64 4.21
Wynton Bernard COL $2,300 9.55 4.15

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.