MLB FanDuel Picks for Jun 23, 2026

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
Jesus Luzardo PHI $9,300 39.38 4.23
Carlos Rodon NYY $10,400 37.96 3.65
Sandy Alcantara MIA $10,200 36.72 3.60
Parker Messick CLE $11,000 32.60 2.96

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jesus Luzardo PHI $9,300 39.38 4.23
Shane Bieber TOR $8,200 32.06 3.91
Shane Baz BAL $8,400 32.09 3.82
Carlos Rodon NYY $10,400 37.96 3.65

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Kurtz ATH $4,500 15.58 3.46
Bryce Harper PHI $3,600 14.22 3.95
Pete Alonso BAL $3,700 14.14 3.82
Dillon Dingler DET $3,500 14.07 4.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carter Jensen KC $2,900 12.70 4.38
Spencer Horwitz PIT $2,900 11.99 4.13
Dillon Dingler DET $3,500 14.07 4.02
Alejandro Kirk TOR $2,700 10.71 3.97

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,400 14.34 4.22
Brice Turang MIL $4,000 12.50 3.13
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,800 12.09 3.18
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,200 12.02 3.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,400 14.34 4.22
Marcus Semien NYM $2,700 10.37 3.84
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,200 12.02 3.76
Ketel Marte ARI $3,300 11.33 3.43

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremy Pena HOU $3,300 13.51 4.09
Gunnar Henderson BAL $3,300 13.14 3.98
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $4,100 12.95 3.16
Zach Neto LAA $3,800 12.80 3.37

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jeremy Pena HOU $3,300 13.51 4.09
Gunnar Henderson BAL $3,300 13.14 3.98
Jacob Wilson ATH $2,900 11.06 3.81
Geraldo Perdomo ARI $3,000 11.30 3.77

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $3,100 12.07 3.89
Sal Stewart CIN $3,600 11.93 3.31
Isaac Paredes HOU $2,900 11.84 4.08
Matt Chapman SF $3,000 11.34 3.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt Shaw CHC $2,500 10.26 4.10
Isaac Paredes HOU $2,900 11.84 4.08
Ryan McMahon NYY $2,400 9.59 3.99
Kazuma Okamoto TOR $3,100 12.07 3.89

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Pete Crow-Armstrong CHC $3,900 16.11 4.13
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,200 15.76 3.75
Jackson Chourio MIL $4,200 14.70 3.50
Juan Soto NYM $4,100 14.45 3.52
Shohei Ohtani LAD $4,100 14.38 3.51
Byron Buxton MIN $4,300 13.67 3.18
Yordan Alvarez HOU $4,200 13.52 3.22
Cole Carrigg COL $3,700 13.19 3.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Esteury Ruiz MIA $2,700 12.87 4.77
Heriberto Hernandez MIA $2,800 12.83 4.58
Carson Benge NYM $2,900 13.06 4.50
George Springer TOR $2,900 12.96 4.47
Colton Cowser BAL $2,500 10.79 4.32
Owen Caissie MIA $2,700 11.39 4.22
Wyatt Langford TEX $3,100 12.86 4.15
Pete Crow-Armstrong CHC $3,900 16.11 4.13

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.