MLB FanDuel Picks for Sep 5, 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
Cristopher Sanchez PHI $10,200 43.85 4.30
Chris Sale ATL $10,400 43.03 4.14
Quinn Priester MIL $8,100 36.26 4.48
Jack Flaherty DET $8,900 35.81 4.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Quinn Priester MIL $8,100 36.26 4.48
Cristopher Sanchez PHI $10,200 43.85 4.30
Chris Sale ATL $10,400 43.03 4.14
Jack Flaherty DET $8,900 35.81 4.02

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cal Raleigh SEA $4,200 13.72 3.27
Kyle Teel CWS $2,700 13.54 5.01
Michael Busch CHC $3,300 13.04 3.95
Bryce Harper PHI $3,900 12.98 3.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Teel CWS $2,700 13.54 5.01
Jimmy Crooks STL $2,100 9.80 4.67
Edgar Quero CWS $2,400 10.92 4.55
Francisco Alvarez NYM $2,600 10.99 4.23

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brice Turang MIL $3,500 14.98 4.28
Luke Keaschall MIN $3,200 13.39 4.18
Ketel Marte ARI $3,900 12.55 3.22
Ozzie Albies ATL $2,900 11.92 4.11

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Yorke PIT $2,100 9.30 4.43
Brice Turang MIL $3,500 14.98 4.28
Luke Keaschall MIN $3,200 13.39 4.18
Ozzie Albies ATL $2,900 11.92 4.11

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Francisco Lindor NYM $3,900 14.63 3.75
Trea Turner PHI $3,800 14.03 3.69
Trevor Story BOS $3,400 13.60 4.00
Zach Neto LAA $3,400 13.36 3.93

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremiah Jackson BAL $3,000 12.01 4.00
Trevor Story BOS $3,400 13.60 4.00
Zach Neto LAA $3,400 13.36 3.93
Carson Williams TB $2,600 9.83 3.78

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $3,800 13.86 3.65
Jose Ramirez CLE $3,900 13.23 3.39
Mark Vientos NYM $3,100 12.44 4.01
Matt Chapman SF $3,200 11.78 3.68

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cody Freeman TEX $2,300 9.84 4.28
Bryan Ramos CWS $2,100 8.68 4.13
Mark Vientos NYM $3,100 12.44 4.01
Matt Chapman SF $3,200 11.78 3.68

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
George Springer TOR $3,500 16.83 4.81
Juan Soto NYM $4,600 16.74 3.64
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,500 15.90 3.53
Corbin Carroll ARI $4,100 15.02 3.66
Byron Buxton MIN $4,300 14.59 3.39
Trent Grisham NYY $3,500 14.38 4.11
Aaron Judge NYY $4,800 14.34 2.99
Shohei Ohtani LAD $4,700 13.99 2.98

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jo Adell LAA $2,900 13.99 4.82
George Springer TOR $3,500 16.83 4.81
Colby Thomas ATH $2,300 9.95 4.33
Daylen Lile WSH $2,600 11.05 4.25
Trent Grisham NYY $3,500 14.38 4.11
Mike Yastrzemski KC $2,900 11.79 4.06
Austin Hays CIN $3,000 12.12 4.04
Steven Kwan CLE $2,800 11.21 4.01

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.