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 | $11,400 | 41.06 | 3.60 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,300 | 39.98 | 3.54 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,100 | 39.04 | 3.87 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $11,100 | 38.72 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $6,700 | 26.94 | 4.02 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,100 | 39.04 | 3.87 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $7,700 | 29.54 | 3.84 |
| Colin Rea | MIL | $6,500 | 24.88 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 14.88 | 3.31 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,900 | 12.98 | 4.47 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,000 | 12.27 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,900 | 12.98 | 4.47 |
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,100 | 9.37 | 4.46 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 11.52 | 4.43 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.17 | 3.29 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 11.98 | 3.33 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 11.87 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,200 | 11.56 | 5.25 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.05 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.99 | 3.18 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 12.81 | 3.37 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.45 | 3.77 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 12.37 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,700 | 11.19 | 4.14 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 10.89 | 4.03 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,900 | 14.13 | 3.62 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 12.30 | 3.62 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 12.14 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,800 | 11.86 | 4.23 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 10.19 | 4.07 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.52 | 3.72 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,100 | 15.17 | 3.70 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,900 | 14.52 | 5.01 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,000 | 13.49 | 3.37 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.26 | 2.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 13.21 | 3.77 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 13.20 | 5.08 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 12.73 | 3.64 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,500 | 12.55 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 13.20 | 5.08 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,900 | 14.52 | 5.01 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 11.10 | 4.63 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 11.78 | 4.53 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,500 | 10.87 | 4.35 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,900 | 12.34 | 4.25 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,400 | 10.21 | 4.25 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.10 |
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.