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 | $11,300 | 42.32 | 3.75 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 39.81 | 3.59 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,500 | 37.02 | 3.53 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,300 | 34.94 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,300 | 34.94 | 4.21 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $7,000 | 29.32 | 4.19 |
| Zack Greinke | KC | $7,200 | 29.41 | 4.08 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $6,800 | 27.67 | 4.07 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 15.32 | 3.65 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 13.03 | 3.26 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 12.68 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 10.05 | 5.03 |
| Jon Singleton | MIL | $2,200 | 9.47 | 4.31 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,200 | 9.04 | 4.11 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,000 | 11.94 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 14.35 | 3.34 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.22 | 3.70 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 12.01 | 3.43 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,400 | 9.71 | 4.05 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.27 | 4.03 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.81 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,700 | 10.17 | 3.77 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 14.48 | 3.29 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.17 | 3.76 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,500 | 12.03 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 9.04 | 4.30 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.17 | 3.76 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 8.65 | 3.76 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.16 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 13.01 | 4.07 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 12.86 | 3.67 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.60 | 3.32 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,600 | 12.38 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Ellis | PHI | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 13.01 | 4.07 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 11.19 | 3.99 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,500 | 14.75 | 4.21 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 14.69 | 4.08 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 14.68 | 3.26 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $3,700 | 14.53 | 3.93 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,900 | 14.33 | 3.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.16 | 3.29 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,100 | 13.86 | 4.47 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,800 | 13.78 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,100 | 13.86 | 4.47 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 10.22 | 4.44 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 8.46 | 4.23 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,500 | 14.75 | 4.21 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,300 | 9.58 | 4.16 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,900 | 11.94 | 4.12 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,000 | 12.27 | 4.09 |
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.