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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,200 | 38.88 | 3.81 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $10,000 | 38.23 | 3.82 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $10,600 | 38.03 | 3.59 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,200 | 36.39 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $10,000 | 38.23 | 3.82 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,200 | 38.88 | 3.81 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,900 | 32.45 | 3.65 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,000 | 32.33 | 3.59 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 13.44 | 2.99 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 13.22 | 4.00 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,800 | 12.64 | 3.33 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 12.42 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 12.42 | 4.28 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.26 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,600 | 10.71 | 4.12 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.80 | 4.41 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.72 | 3.53 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 12.06 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.80 | 4.41 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,300 | 8.88 | 3.86 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,600 | 9.67 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.54 | 3.08 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.84 | 3.89 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 12.03 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,000 | 9.19 | 4.59 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 9.13 | 4.35 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.99 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,900 | 11.55 | 2.96 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 11.52 | 3.39 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.29 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 9.53 | 3.81 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $2,900 | 10.96 | 3.78 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.29 | 3.64 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 10.93 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 17.58 | 3.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 15.69 | 3.57 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.20 | 3.31 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 13.51 | 3.86 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,100 | 12.77 | 4.12 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 11.20 | 4.67 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,000 | 9.14 | 4.57 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.58 | 4.34 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.16 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,100 | 12.77 | 4.12 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,800 | 11.41 | 4.07 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.04 |
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.