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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $10,600 | 26.92 | 2.54 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,500 | 22.60 | 2.15 |
| Michael Soroka | ATL | $7,800 | 19.23 | 2.46 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,000 | 18.77 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $5,400 | 15.63 | 2.89 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $10,600 | 26.92 | 2.54 |
| Michael Soroka | ATL | $7,800 | 19.23 | 2.46 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $7,000 | 15.82 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,100 | 9.36 | 1.84 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 8.79 | 1.52 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $5,300 | 8.67 | 1.64 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,900 | 8.62 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,200 | 6.87 | 3.12 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 11.43 | 2.01 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,400 | 10.31 | 1.91 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,600 | 10.09 | 1.80 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,200 | 6.87 | 3.12 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.25 | 3.06 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.36 | 1.73 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 8.72 | 3.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.64 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 7.06 | 3.21 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 8.72 | 3.01 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,900 | 7.26 | 2.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,100 | 9.65 | 1.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 9.05 | 1.68 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 8.93 | 1.51 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $4,100 | 8.73 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.06 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 7.42 | 3.09 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,700 | 6.30 | 2.33 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,700 | 8.09 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 9.66 | 2.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,800 | 9.17 | 1.91 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,900 | 8.90 | 1.82 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $8,400 | 8.56 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | LAA | $2,600 | 7.88 | 3.03 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,100 | 5.93 | 2.82 |
| Edwin Ríos | CHC | $2,100 | 5.88 | 2.80 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,900 | 8.07 | 2.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.39 | 1.78 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $4,300 | 11.12 | 2.59 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.81 | 1.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 10.48 | 1.66 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $9,600 | 9.95 | 1.04 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,200 | 9.88 | 1.90 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,500 | 9.79 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 9.14 | 3.39 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,100 | 6.89 | 3.28 |
| Taylor Trammell | SEA | $2,000 | 6.50 | 3.25 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,200 | 7.07 | 3.21 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,600 | 7.85 | 3.02 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 5.99 | 2.99 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,700 | 7.90 | 2.93 |
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
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.