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 | $10,600 | 42.13 | 3.97 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 40.76 | 3.71 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $9,400 | 38.37 | 4.08 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,800 | 38.24 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $8,700 | 36.90 | 4.24 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $9,400 | 38.37 | 4.08 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 42.13 | 3.97 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $6,700 | 26.25 | 3.92 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.48 | 3.45 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 13.68 | 3.42 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.57 | 3.22 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 12.38 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | MIL | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.78 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 11.94 | 4.59 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 12.38 | 4.27 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,600 | 10.53 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,400 | 12.41 | 3.65 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,900 | 11.67 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,900 | 11.67 | 4.02 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 13.90 | 3.76 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.32 | 3.60 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.95 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 13.02 | 3.95 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 8.49 | 3.86 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 13.90 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 12.31 | 3.62 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 13.34 | 3.92 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,600 | 9.94 | 3.82 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 14.23 | 3.74 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 14.19 | 3.30 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,200 | 13.89 | 4.34 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.75 | 3.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 13.52 | 3.98 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,600 | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,500 | 13.38 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 10.36 | 5.18 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,200 | 13.89 | 4.34 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,500 | 10.76 | 4.31 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.34 | 4.26 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.17 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 10.37 | 4.15 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 12.03 | 4.15 |
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.