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 | $11,500 | 45.93 | 3.99 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,900 | 41.12 | 3.77 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,100 | 39.54 | 3.56 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,400 | 37.62 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marco Gonzales | SEA | $6,800 | 27.75 | 4.08 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,500 | 45.93 | 3.99 |
| Adam Wainwright | STL | $6,500 | 25.87 | 3.98 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $9,200 | 35.36 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 15.92 | 3.88 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 14.48 | 3.71 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 13.48 | 3.21 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 12.90 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,400 | 9.79 | 4.08 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,100 | 12.58 | 4.06 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 14.60 | 3.39 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 14.26 | 3.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,200 | 11.80 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 11.45 | 4.58 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,300 | 8.90 | 3.87 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,800 | 10.55 | 3.77 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 13.43 | 3.36 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 11.57 | 3.40 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 11.56 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,400 | 10.92 | 4.55 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,800 | 11.29 | 4.03 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,600 | 13.76 | 3.82 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.42 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.66 | 4.08 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.75 | 3.50 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 15.59 | 3.62 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.59 | 3.32 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,500 | 15.26 | 4.36 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 14.69 | 3.50 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,400 | 13.84 | 3.15 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,900 | 13.72 | 3.52 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,700 | 13.54 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,000 | 11.47 | 5.73 |
| Corey Dickerson | WSH | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.51 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 12.99 | 4.48 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,500 | 15.26 | 4.36 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.21 | 4.21 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
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.