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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,200 | 43.74 | 4.29 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,100 | 42.07 | 4.62 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,800 | 36.49 | 3.38 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,600 | 35.40 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,100 | 42.07 | 4.62 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,200 | 43.74 | 4.29 |
| Rich Hill | PIT | $7,800 | 30.04 | 3.85 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $8,200 | 31.04 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 14.98 | 3.40 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 13.37 | 4.46 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.91 | 4.45 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 13.37 | 4.46 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.91 | 4.45 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 11.76 | 4.36 |
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,400 | 9.64 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 12.93 | 3.01 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,300 | 12.26 | 3.71 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.02 | 3.44 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.74 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,400 | 10.54 | 4.39 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,600 | 10.15 | 3.90 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 12.87 | 2.93 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,100 | 12.42 | 3.03 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.02 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 10.49 | 3.89 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 12.54 | 3.69 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 12.45 | 4.01 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,300 | 11.77 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 10.29 | 4.12 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,300 | 13.34 | 4.04 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 12.45 | 4.01 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 15.44 | 4.06 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,100 | 13.96 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,000 | 13.73 | 4.58 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,800 | 13.67 | 4.88 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.51 | 2.94 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,200 | 13.09 | 3.12 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.73 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,800 | 13.67 | 4.88 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 12.91 | 4.78 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,000 | 13.73 | 4.58 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,700 | 12.23 | 4.53 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,300 | 10.17 | 4.42 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,900 | 12.57 | 4.33 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 10.08 | 4.20 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
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.