MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 6, 2025

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carlos Rodon NYY $10,300 38.09 3.70
David Peterson NYM $9,600 37.10 3.86
George Kirby SEA $9,200 36.74 3.99
Spencer Strider ATL $10,000 36.00 3.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
George Kirby SEA $9,200 36.74 3.99
Nestor Cortes SD $6,700 26.15 3.90
Jack Flaherty DET $9,300 35.97 3.87
David Peterson NYM $9,600 37.10 3.86

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,000 18.49 4.62
Shea Langeliers ATH $3,100 15.97 5.15
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. TOR $4,100 13.96 3.40
Bryce Harper PHI $3,800 12.58 3.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Shea Langeliers ATH $3,100 15.97 5.15
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,000 18.49 4.62
Kyle Higashioka TEX $2,700 11.21 4.15
Braxton Fulford COL $2,700 11.05 4.09

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $3,800 12.06 3.17
Luke Keaschall MIN $2,800 11.68 4.17
Gleyber Torres DET $3,000 11.63 3.88
Brandon Lowe TB $3,000 11.43 3.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Keaschall MIN $2,800 11.68 4.17
Gleyber Torres DET $3,000 11.63 3.88
Brandon Lowe TB $3,000 11.43 3.81
Edouard Julien MIN $2,200 8.11 3.69

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,600 13.43 3.73
Bo Bichette TOR $3,700 13.24 3.58
Willy Adames SF $2,800 12.71 4.54
Zach Neto LAA $3,400 12.68 3.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Willy Adames SF $2,800 12.71 4.54
Trevor Story BOS $3,200 12.55 3.92
Ezequiel Tovar COL $3,000 11.64 3.88
Carlos Correa HOU $2,800 10.57 3.78

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Warming Bernabel COL $3,100 15.97 5.15
Jose Ramirez CLE $4,200 14.13 3.37
Manny Machado SD $3,700 13.20 3.57
Eugenio Suarez SEA $3,700 12.48 3.37

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Warming Bernabel COL $3,100 15.97 5.15
Josh Jung TEX $2,600 9.88 3.80
Matt Shaw CHC $2,500 9.30 3.72
Mark Vientos NYM $2,500 9.28 3.71

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,500 15.76 3.50
Aaron Judge NYY $4,400 15.00 3.41
Ramon Laureano SD $3,400 14.72 4.33
Kyle Stowers MIA $3,600 14.70 4.08
Mickey Moniak COL $3,100 13.91 4.49
Jakob Marsee MIA $2,500 13.60 5.44
Brent Rooker ATH $3,500 13.47 3.85
Julio Rodriguez SEA $3,300 13.12 3.97

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jakob Marsee MIA $2,500 13.60 5.44
JJ Bleday ATH $2,500 11.70 4.68
Mickey Moniak COL $3,100 13.91 4.49
Eli White ATL $2,400 10.69 4.46
Ramon Laureano SD $3,400 14.72 4.33
Matt Wallner MIN $3,000 12.90 4.30
Heriberto Hernandez MIA $2,500 10.60 4.24
Kerry Carpenter DET $3,000 12.71 4.24

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.