MLB FanDuel Picks for Jul 2, 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
Jacob Misiorowski MIL $11,600 49.64 4.28
Nathan Eovaldi TEX $10,100 38.54 3.82
Bryce Miller SEA $10,700 36.13 3.38
Framber Valdez DET $8,400 32.48 3.87

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jacob Misiorowski MIL $11,600 49.64 4.28
Framber Valdez DET $8,400 32.48 3.87
Nathan Eovaldi TEX $10,100 38.54 3.82
Walbert Urena LAA $8,600 29.53 3.43

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
TJ Rumfield COL $3,500 13.67 3.90
Bryce Harper PHI $4,100 13.65 3.33
Freddie Freeman LAD $3,500 13.17 3.76
Carter Jensen KC $3,000 12.91 4.30

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Carter Jensen KC $3,000 12.91 4.30
Ty France SD $2,600 10.95 4.21
Elias Diaz TEX $2,200 8.69 3.95
TJ Rumfield COL $3,500 13.67 3.90

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,700 12.19 3.30
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,200 11.70 3.66
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,200 11.60 3.63
Brice Turang MIL $4,000 11.27 2.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Foscue TEX $2,500 11.07 4.43
Ozzie Albies ATL $3,200 11.70 3.66
Travis Bazzana CLE $3,200 11.60 3.63
Brandon Lowe PIT $3,700 12.19 3.30

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,900 13.67 3.50
Trea Turner PHI $3,000 12.29 4.10
Zach Neto LAA $3,800 11.63 3.06
Colson Montgomery CWS $3,300 11.61 3.52

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trea Turner PHI $3,000 12.29 4.10
Jacob Gonzalez CWS $2,600 10.05 3.87
Kahlil Watson CLE $2,600 9.99 3.84
Colson Montgomery CWS $3,300 11.61 3.52

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $3,800 14.98 3.94
Max Muncy LAD $3,300 12.61 3.82
Sal Stewart CIN $3,600 11.94 3.32
Manny Machado SD $3,000 11.82 3.94

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Junior Caminero TB $3,800 14.98 3.94
Manny Machado SD $3,000 11.82 3.94
Max Muncy LAD $3,300 12.61 3.82
Eugenio Suarez CIN $2,700 9.78 3.62

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kyle Schwarber PHI $4,400 14.70 3.34
Shohei Ohtani LAD $4,100 14.60 3.56
Mickey Moniak COL $3,900 14.40 3.69
Brandon Marsh PHI $3,300 13.61 4.12
Esmerlyn Valdez PIT $3,000 13.40 4.47
Owen Caissie MIA $3,200 13.09 4.09
Cole Carrigg COL $4,000 12.98 3.25
Griffin Conine MIA $3,100 12.86 4.15

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Esmerlyn Valdez PIT $3,000 13.40 4.47
Griffin Conine MIA $3,100 12.86 4.15
Brandon Marsh PHI $3,300 13.61 4.12
Owen Caissie MIA $3,200 13.09 4.09
Dominic Canzone SEA $2,800 11.08 3.96
Garrett Mitchell MIL $3,000 11.59 3.86
Tristan Peters CWS $2,600 10.01 3.85
Andrew Benintendi CWS $2,800 10.68 3.81

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.