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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,900 | 23.44 | 2.15 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 22.17 | 2.02 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,400 | 19.81 | 2.11 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,800 | 18.46 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $6,100 | 14.75 | 2.42 |
| Zack Greinke | KC | $6,300 | 15.17 | 2.41 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $5,600 | 13.37 | 2.39 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,800 | 18.46 | 2.37 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 9.50 | 1.67 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,300 | 8.85 | 2.06 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 8.81 | 1.66 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,600 | 8.76 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 7.65 | 3.33 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 7.30 | 2.92 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,200 | 5.52 | 2.51 |
| Christian Vázquez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.74 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,400 | 11.68 | 2.16 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $4,000 | 9.94 | 2.48 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 9.51 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 7.65 | 3.33 |
| Jon Singleton | MIL | $2,100 | 6.97 | 3.32 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 7.74 | 3.10 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,600 | 7.98 | 3.07 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.88 | 1.91 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,800 | 9.17 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy González | CWS | $2,300 | 7.21 | 3.14 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,100 | 5.56 | 2.65 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,600 | 10.75 | 1.92 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 10.17 | 1.78 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 9.56 | 2.12 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,100 | 9.50 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,100 | 7.50 | 3.57 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,000 | 8.20 | 2.73 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,500 | 6.54 | 2.62 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,100 | 10.18 | 2.00 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,800 | 9.82 | 2.05 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,000 | 9.81 | 1.96 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.26 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
| Drew Ellis | PHI | $2,100 | 6.30 | 3.00 |
| Gio Urshela | LAA | $2,800 | 7.27 | 2.60 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,300 | 7.85 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.43 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 11.10 | 2.06 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,100 | 10.90 | 2.66 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $4,500 | 10.85 | 2.41 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,000 | 10.77 | 2.15 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,600 | 10.49 | 2.28 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 10.39 | 1.82 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,900 | 10.24 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 7.04 | 3.52 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 6.73 | 3.36 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 6.52 | 3.26 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,500 | 7.82 | 3.13 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,000 | 6.14 | 3.07 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,600 | 7.93 | 3.05 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,700 | 8.13 | 3.01 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,300 | 6.76 | 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.