MLB FanDuel Picks for Aug 24, 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
Robbie Ray SF $9,500 40.94 4.31
Carlos Rodon NYY $9,900 38.56 3.89
Trevor Rogers BAL $10,500 38.24 3.64
Paul Skenes PIT $11,000 37.89 3.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Robbie Ray SF $9,500 40.94 4.31
David Peterson NYM $9,300 36.69 3.95
Carlos Rodon NYY $9,900 38.56 3.89
Zac Gallen ARI $7,800 29.89 3.83

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,100 14.07 3.43
Pete Alonso NYM $3,500 13.72 3.92
Vinnie Pasquantino KC $3,200 13.55 4.23
Shea Langeliers ATH $3,600 13.38 3.72

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Andres Chaparro WSH $2,100 8.88 4.23
Vinnie Pasquantino KC $3,200 13.55 4.23
Kyle Teel CWS $2,600 10.86 4.18
Alex Jackson BAL $2,200 8.81 4.00

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ketel Marte ARI $3,800 14.08 3.70
Luke Keaschall MIN $3,000 13.31 4.44
Brice Turang MIL $3,200 12.73 3.98
Brandon Lowe TB $3,100 10.63 3.43

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Luke Keaschall MIN $3,000 13.31 4.44
Brice Turang MIL $3,200 12.73 3.98
Ketel Marte ARI $3,800 14.08 3.70
Brandon Lowe TB $3,100 10.63 3.43

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,600 15.30 4.25
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $3,600 14.92 4.15
Trea Turner PHI $3,800 14.72 3.87
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,800 14.46 3.81

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carson Williams TB $2,300 12.04 5.24
Jeremiah Jackson BAL $2,200 9.46 4.30
Alex Freeland LAD $2,300 9.85 4.28
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,600 15.30 4.25

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jose Ramirez CLE $3,900 13.55 3.47
Junior Caminero TB $3,700 12.72 3.44
Alex Bregman BOS $3,400 12.06 3.55
Mark Vientos NYM $2,800 11.16 3.98

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Vientos NYM $2,800 11.16 3.98
Kyle Karros COL $2,500 9.64 3.85
Matt Shaw CHC $2,800 10.66 3.81
Royce Lewis MIN $2,800 10.12 3.61

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jakob Marsee MIA $3,200 16.60 5.19
Juan Soto NYM $3,900 15.63 4.01
Shohei Ohtani LAD $4,700 15.37 3.27
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,500 15.07 3.35
Corbin Carroll ARI $4,000 14.77 3.69
George Springer TOR $3,300 14.74 4.47
Jurickson Profar ATL $3,600 13.93 3.87
Aaron Judge NYY $4,800 13.92 2.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jakob Marsee MIA $3,200 16.60 5.19
Dylan Beavers BAL $2,300 11.68 5.08
George Springer TOR $3,300 14.74 4.47
Brenton Doyle COL $2,800 12.50 4.46
Nate Eaton BOS $2,100 9.00 4.29
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. ARI $3,000 12.65 4.22
Victor Robles SEA $2,400 10.07 4.20
Nathan Lukes TOR $2,700 11.20 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.