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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,800 | 31.98 | 2.50 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,900 | 24.23 | 2.45 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $9,800 | 21.60 | 2.20 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $8,800 | 20.75 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | NYY | $7,100 | 19.62 | 2.76 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,800 | 31.98 | 2.50 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,900 | 24.23 | 2.45 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $8,800 | 20.75 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,800 | 9.88 | 2.60 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,300 | 9.16 | 1.73 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,600 | 9.14 | 1.99 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.48 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
| Francisco Mejía | TB | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.90 | 2.81 |
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 12.02 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,800 | 9.88 | 2.60 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $5,000 | 9.59 | 1.92 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,300 | 9.16 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,100 | 7.19 | 3.43 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.35 | 3.09 |
| Jon Singleton | MIL | $2,000 | 6.11 | 3.05 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 8.03 | 2.87 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,600 | 9.71 | 2.11 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.26 | 1.72 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,300 | 8.90 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy González | CWS | $2,200 | 6.68 | 3.03 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 8.31 | 2.97 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.71 |
| Luis Guillorme | NYM | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.64 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 10.23 | 1.93 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 10.02 | 1.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 9.92 | 1.77 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 9.90 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 8.58 | 3.06 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,700 | 7.99 | 2.96 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,700 | 10.89 | 2.32 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,600 | 8.84 | 1.92 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,100 | 8.78 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,200 | 8.68 | 2.71 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,100 | 5.25 | 2.50 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 8.20 | 2.34 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,700 | 10.89 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 12.82 | 2.33 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 11.26 | 1.82 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $9,600 | 10.34 | 1.08 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,700 | 10.16 | 2.74 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.13 | 1.84 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $5,100 | 9.98 | 1.96 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,900 | 9.89 | 2.54 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,400 | 9.65 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,100 | 7.71 | 3.67 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,000 | 7.00 | 3.50 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,300 | 7.61 | 3.31 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 6.83 | 3.25 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 6.99 | 3.18 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,300 | 7.19 | 3.13 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,500 | 7.65 | 3.06 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,300 | 6.99 | 3.04 |
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.