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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,200 | 21.50 | 2.11 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,800 | 21.16 | 1.96 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,000 | 18.78 | 2.09 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $8,700 | 18.63 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Smith-Shawver | ATL | $5,500 | 12.43 | 2.26 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $8,700 | 18.63 | 2.14 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $7,200 | 15.34 | 2.13 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $6,900 | 14.60 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,900 | 8.17 | 1.67 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 8.11 | 1.40 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,600 | 7.98 | 2.22 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 7.79 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Mejía | TB | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.87 | 2.79 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 11.17 | 1.77 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,000 | 8.54 | 2.13 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 8.26 | 2.50 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 8.24 | 1.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,000 | 7.07 | 3.53 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,500 | 7.92 | 3.17 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,000 | 6.00 | 3.00 |
| Josh Bell | CLE | $2,500 | 7.49 | 3.00 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 10.26 | 2.09 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 9.61 | 2.00 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 9.14 | 1.63 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 8.94 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,200 | 6.30 | 2.87 |
| Coco Montes | COL | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,400 | 7.77 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,500 | 10.31 | 1.87 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,400 | 9.70 | 1.80 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,800 | 9.70 | 1.67 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,700 | 9.47 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,000 | 6.95 | 3.48 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,600 | 7.08 | 2.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,300 | 5.81 | 2.53 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 10.19 | 2.22 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,600 | 8.90 | 2.47 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,300 | 8.87 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,600 | 8.90 | 2.47 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,300 | 7.53 | 2.28 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 10.19 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 12.52 | 2.32 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 11.88 | 1.98 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.65 | 1.76 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,700 | 9.43 | 2.55 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 9.36 | 2.08 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 9.33 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,200 | 8.15 | 3.71 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 7.94 | 3.61 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,000 | 7.15 | 3.57 |
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,200 | 7.14 | 3.25 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 7.06 | 3.21 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,500 | 7.99 | 3.19 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,300 | 7.25 | 3.15 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 8.48 | 3.14 |
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.