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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,300 | 26.94 | 2.19 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,200 | 23.26 | 2.28 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,200 | 22.44 | 2.00 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,600 | 21.32 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $7,300 | 18.38 | 2.52 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,200 | 23.26 | 2.28 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $6,300 | 14.24 | 2.26 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,600 | 21.32 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,200 | 9.74 | 1.87 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,900 | 9.09 | 1.86 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.78 | 1.60 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,900 | 8.64 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,200 | 5.82 | 2.64 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 12.03 | 2.36 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.87 | 1.86 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,200 | 9.74 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,300 | 7.30 | 3.17 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 7.15 | 2.86 |
| Jesús Aguilar | OAK | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 11.08 | 1.91 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.16 | 1.83 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.08 | 1.71 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 8.70 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,100 | 8.25 | 2.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.96 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 8.99 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.96 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,200 | 6.79 | 3.08 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,300 | 10.45 | 2.43 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,900 | 9.46 | 1.93 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,800 | 9.44 | 1.97 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $6,200 | 9.21 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,200 | 6.50 | 2.95 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,700 | 7.12 | 2.64 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,200 | 7.97 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.90 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.69 | 1.86 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 11.57 | 1.87 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,400 | 11.32 | 2.10 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $5,000 | 11.11 | 2.22 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.90 | 1.79 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,700 | 10.49 | 1.84 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $8,000 | 10.33 | 1.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Guthrie | PHI | $2,100 | 6.74 | 3.21 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,300 | 7.36 | 3.20 |
| Sam Hilliard | ATL | $2,400 | 7.48 | 3.12 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 7.44 | 3.10 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,900 | 8.85 | 3.05 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,100 | 6.27 | 2.98 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,600 | 7.64 | 2.94 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 7.92 | 2.93 |
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.