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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $7,700 | 22.31 | 2.90 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,800 | 21.41 | 1.98 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $10,000 | 20.57 | 2.06 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 20.29 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $7,700 | 22.31 | 2.90 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 20.29 | 2.25 |
| Tommy Henry | ARI | $5,300 | 11.84 | 2.23 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,400 | 17.73 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 10.01 | 1.93 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 9.45 | 1.69 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,700 | 8.89 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,900 | 7.97 | 2.75 |
| Francisco Mejía | TB | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 6.38 | 2.66 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 10.18 | 1.73 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 10.01 | 1.93 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 9.45 | 1.69 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,400 | 8.23 | 3.43 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,800 | 8.64 | 3.09 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.29 | 3.07 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,000 | 5.98 | 2.99 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,200 | 9.14 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,500 | 8.09 | 3.23 |
| Luis Guillorme | NYM | $2,000 | 5.43 | 2.72 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 4.74 | 2.37 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $3,100 | 7.09 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 10.20 | 1.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 9.95 | 1.75 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,800 | 9.57 | 1.65 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 9.21 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,000 | 7.13 | 3.56 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,100 | 6.34 | 3.02 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 8.59 | 2.60 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 10.53 | 2.29 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,600 | 10.17 | 2.21 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,200 | 8.78 | 2.09 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 8.50 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,400 | 6.13 | 2.56 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 10.53 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 12.27 | 2.01 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 11.97 | 2.26 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.66 | 1.77 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.94 | 1.81 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $4,800 | 9.85 | 2.05 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,200 | 9.80 | 2.33 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,300 | 9.79 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,300 | 8.67 | 3.77 |
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,200 | 7.57 | 3.44 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,600 | 8.83 | 3.39 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,100 | 7.08 | 3.37 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 7.18 | 3.26 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,000 | 6.33 | 3.16 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,300 | 7.13 | 3.10 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,500 | 7.65 | 3.06 |
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.