MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 28, 2022

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Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robbie Ray SEA $10,300 48.37 4.70
Julio Urías LAD $10,500 47.17 4.49
Justin Verlander HOU $11,400 44.44 3.90
Max Scherzer NYM $11,000 41.01 3.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robbie Ray SEA $10,300 48.37 4.70
Julio Urías LAD $10,500 47.17 4.49
Justin Verlander HOU $11,400 44.44 3.90
Max Scherzer NYM $11,000 41.01 3.73

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Paul Goldschmidt STL $4,500 15.42 3.43
J.T. Realmuto PHI $3,500 12.72 3.63
Matt Olson ATL $4,000 12.58 3.14
Nathaniel Lowe TEX $3,500 12.49 3.57

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Yan Gomes CHC $2,000 9.27 4.64
Christian Bethancourt TB $2,000 8.87 4.44
Stephen Vogt OAK $2,000 8.51 4.25
Austin Barnes LAD $2,000 8.36 4.18

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Altuve HOU $3,800 11.61 3.06
Marcus Semien TEX $3,400 10.84 3.19
Jonathan India CIN $3,500 10.68 3.05
Jake Cronenworth SD $3,100 9.69 3.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Romy González CWS $2,000 8.50 4.25
Nick Madrigal CHC $2,400 9.06 3.78
Zach McKinstry CHC $2,200 8.27 3.76
Alejo Lopez CIN $2,000 7.39 3.69

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willy Adames MIL $3,500 12.47 3.56
Trea Turner LAD $3,900 11.63 2.98
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,800 11.53 3.03
Dansby Swanson ATL $3,800 11.39 3.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Oneil Cruz PIT $2,800 11.07 3.95
Andrew Velazquez LAA $2,200 8.27 3.76
Brandon Crawford SF $2,400 8.99 3.75
Nico Hoerner CHC $2,600 9.61 3.70

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nolan Arenado STL $4,000 13.34 3.34
Manny Machado SD $4,000 13.11 3.28
Alex Bregman HOU $3,500 12.97 3.70
José Ramírez CLE $4,000 12.73 3.18

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jace Peterson MIL $2,000 9.60 4.80
Ryan McMahon COL $2,700 11.76 4.36
J.D. Davis SF $2,500 10.24 4.10
Ke’Bryan Hayes PIT $2,500 9.58 3.83

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mookie Betts LAD $4,100 14.57 3.55
Aaron Judge NYY $5,100 14.40 2.82
Bryce Harper PHI $4,200 13.84 3.30
Juan Soto SD $4,200 13.41 3.19
George Springer TOR $4,000 13.28 3.32
Ian Happ CHC $3,000 13.05 4.35
Mike Trout LAA $4,200 12.84 3.06
Julio Rodríguez SEA $3,700 12.54 3.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ryan Aguilar LAA $2,000 9.85 4.93
Jerar Encarnación MIA $2,100 10.10 4.81
LaMonte Wade Jr. SF $2,300 11.07 4.81
Jake McCarthy ARI $2,500 11.87 4.75
Kerry Carpenter DET $2,100 9.37 4.46
Ian Happ CHC $3,000 13.05 4.35
Austin Slater SF $2,500 10.75 4.30
Mark Canha NYM $2,700 11.55 4.28

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.