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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,200 | 38.45 | 3.77 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,500 | 35.76 | 3.76 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $10,800 | 33.15 | 3.07 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $9,800 | 32.94 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,200 | 38.45 | 3.77 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,500 | 35.76 | 3.76 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $9,800 | 32.94 | 3.36 |
| Zack Greinke | KC | $7,300 | 24.38 | 3.34 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 12.51 | 3.13 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,900 | 11.12 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
| Carson Kelly | ARI | $2,000 | 7.88 | 3.94 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,000 | 11.81 | 3.94 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 10.18 | 3.91 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 12.94 | 3.16 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.07 | 3.35 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 11.68 | 3.24 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.17 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,200 | 10.13 | 4.61 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.17 | 3.85 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 10.38 | 3.84 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 14.20 | 3.38 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 12.56 | 3.31 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 11.97 | 3.63 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 11.82 | 4.55 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 8.73 | 4.16 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.89 | 3.96 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 10.21 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.29 | 3.32 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 12.27 | 3.61 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,700 | 12.08 | 3.26 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 12.05 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 9.96 | 3.98 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.79 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,000 | 11.26 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 16.12 | 3.75 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.16 | 3.08 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,800 | 14.07 | 5.02 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 12.95 | 3.70 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 12.85 | 3.47 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 12.68 | 4.88 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,800 | 14.07 | 5.02 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 12.68 | 4.88 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,500 | 10.88 | 4.35 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.11 | 4.11 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,700 | 10.81 | 4.00 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 11.95 | 3.98 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.95 |
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.