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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,000 | 24.24 | 2.42 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 22.97 | 2.17 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $8,100 | 22.03 | 2.72 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,000 | 21.77 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $8,100 | 22.03 | 2.72 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,000 | 24.24 | 2.42 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $5,400 | 12.90 | 2.39 |
| Michael Soroka | ATL | $6,700 | 15.98 | 2.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,200 | 9.06 | 2.83 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.04 | 1.67 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $8,800 | 8.72 | 0.99 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,300 | 8.29 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 8.00 | 2.86 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,200 | 9.06 | 2.83 |
| Austin Wynns | COL | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.76 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,000 | 11.07 | 1.23 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $9,400 | 10.39 | 1.10 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $5,000 | 9.52 | 1.90 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $4,300 | 9.40 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | MIL | $2,000 | 7.02 | 3.51 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.11 | 3.00 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 8.00 | 2.86 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,200 | 9.06 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.50 | 1.75 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $8,600 | 10.15 | 1.18 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,200 | 9.34 | 1.80 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,800 | 8.89 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy González | CWS | $2,400 | 7.41 | 3.09 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 7.24 | 2.90 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,800 | 8.04 | 2.87 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 10.37 | 1.76 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.28 | 1.87 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,400 | 8.81 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,200 | 7.42 | 3.37 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,800 | 6.63 | 2.37 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $3,400 | 7.93 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,800 | 10.72 | 2.23 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $9,000 | 10.14 | 1.13 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 10.11 | 1.94 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,900 | 8.95 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,400 | 6.98 | 2.91 |
| Gio Urshela | LAA | $2,900 | 8.00 | 2.76 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,300 | 8.74 | 2.65 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.01 | 1.72 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 10.79 | 2.20 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.59 | 1.74 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,500 | 10.53 | 2.34 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,800 | 10.32 | 2.15 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.31 | 1.94 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,800 | 10.30 | 1.78 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,200 | 10.17 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,100 | 7.39 | 3.52 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 6.40 | 3.20 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,700 | 8.22 | 3.04 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,100 | 6.28 | 2.99 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,400 | 7.14 | 2.97 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,700 | 8.00 | 2.96 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $3,200 | 9.41 | 2.94 |
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.