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 | $9,900 | 38.38 | 3.88 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,500 | 35.47 | 3.38 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $10,000 | 33.76 | 3.38 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $10,200 | 33.75 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,900 | 38.38 | 3.88 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $6,800 | 24.35 | 3.58 |
| Osvaldo Bido | PIT | $7,300 | 25.82 | 3.54 |
| Jack Flaherty | STL | $8,600 | 29.71 | 3.45 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 13.80 | 6.90 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 13.08 | 3.44 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 12.78 | 3.65 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 13.80 | 6.90 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $2,000 | 10.61 | 5.31 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,500 | 10.79 | 4.31 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 13.31 | 3.70 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.85 | 3.47 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.07 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.81 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 10.98 | 4.07 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.06 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 9.49 | 3.96 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,300 | 9.09 | 3.95 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 15.10 | 3.43 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 13.96 | 3.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.15 | 3.68 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,700 | 12.09 | 4.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,700 | 12.09 | 4.48 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 7.94 | 3.78 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.22 | 3.69 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.15 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,200 | 11.83 | 3.70 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,200 | 11.77 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,000 | 10.23 | 5.11 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $2,900 | 11.39 | 3.93 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 16.35 | 3.89 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,300 | 12.67 | 3.84 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,100 | 12.47 | 4.02 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,400 | 12.07 | 3.55 |
| Eloy Jiménez | CWS | $3,200 | 12.02 | 3.76 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
| Randal Grichuk | COL | $2,900 | 11.91 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,500 | 11.59 | 4.64 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,000 | 8.91 | 4.45 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,700 | 11.44 | 4.24 |
| Randal Grichuk | COL | $2,900 | 11.91 | 4.11 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,700 | 10.92 | 4.05 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,900 | 11.69 | 4.03 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,100 | 12.47 | 4.02 |
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.