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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,300 | 19.73 | 2.12 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,600 | 19.26 | 2.01 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $9,300 | 18.92 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,000 | 18.00 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Bido | PIT | $5,600 | 14.15 | 2.53 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $5,800 | 12.58 | 2.17 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $8,300 | 17.99 | 2.17 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,500 | 16.13 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,600 | 8.92 | 2.48 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,200 | 8.25 | 1.96 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WAS | $6,600 | 8.05 | 1.22 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.04 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.58 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.04 | 2.51 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,600 | 8.92 | 2.48 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,000 | 7.38 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.75 | 1.88 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 9.68 | 4.84 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,300 | 9.66 | 2.25 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,600 | 8.92 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 9.68 | 4.84 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,600 | 7.62 | 2.93 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,000 | 8.21 | 2.74 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,600 | 9.99 | 2.17 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,700 | 9.72 | 2.07 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 7.20 | 3.43 |
| Coco Montes | COL | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 7.31 | 2.36 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $3,200 | 7.22 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,000 | 11.42 | 1.90 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 9.34 | 1.58 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,600 | 8.63 | 1.54 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 8.50 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.39 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,500 | 5.67 | 2.27 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,500 | 10.64 | 2.36 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $9,600 | 9.08 | 0.95 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,500 | 8.79 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,500 | 8.79 | 2.51 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,500 | 10.64 | 2.36 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,800 | 8.05 | 2.12 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 12.40 | 2.34 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,300 | 11.66 | 1.85 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,100 | 9.99 | 1.96 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,000 | 9.31 | 1.86 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 9.25 | 1.75 |
| Eloy Jiménez | CWS | $4,000 | 9.13 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,100 | 6.65 | 3.17 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,900 | 8.66 | 2.99 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.24 | 2.94 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,500 | 7.32 | 2.93 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,800 | 8.21 | 2.93 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 7.84 | 2.90 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.87 |
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.