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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,200 | 38.09 | 3.73 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,900 | 35.06 | 3.94 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,400 | 34.87 | 3.35 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,200 | 34.03 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,900 | 35.06 | 3.94 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,200 | 38.09 | 3.73 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,200 | 34.03 | 3.70 |
| Jaime Barria | LAA | $6,200 | 21.86 | 3.53 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 15.02 | 3.58 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 13.23 | 4.90 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 13.06 | 4.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 13.23 | 4.90 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 9.43 | 4.72 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 13.06 | 4.50 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 13.53 | 3.15 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,700 | 12.33 | 3.33 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.18 | 3.93 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.10 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,400 | 9.69 | 4.04 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,600 | 10.50 | 4.04 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.18 | 3.93 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,700 | 10.29 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 14.03 | 3.12 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,500 | 12.86 | 3.67 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,100 | 12.28 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,500 | 12.86 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 12.30 | 3.62 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 11.90 | 3.40 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,100 | 11.81 | 3.81 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 11.52 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 11.17 | 4.47 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,600 | 10.63 | 4.09 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,700 | 10.93 | 4.05 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.38 | 3.27 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $3,700 | 14.12 | 3.82 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,800 | 14.09 | 3.71 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,500 | 14.02 | 4.00 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,700 | 14.01 | 3.79 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.92 | 3.03 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,000 | 13.75 | 3.44 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,900 | 13.14 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,900 | 13.14 | 4.53 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 12.13 | 4.49 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,300 | 9.56 | 4.16 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,300 | 9.56 | 4.16 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,600 | 10.83 | 4.16 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,600 | 10.46 | 4.02 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,500 | 14.02 | 4.00 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
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.