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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,800 | 44.37 | 4.53 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,200 | 43.41 | 3.88 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $10,300 | 42.90 | 4.17 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,700 | 39.41 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,800 | 44.37 | 4.53 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $6,800 | 30.13 | 4.43 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $8,200 | 35.31 | 4.31 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $10,300 | 42.90 | 4.17 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 14.82 | 3.45 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 13.29 | 3.80 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,700 | 12.88 | 3.48 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $2,600 | 12.50 | 4.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Votto | CIN | $2,600 | 12.50 | 4.81 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 9.13 | 4.57 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,500 | 11.28 | 4.51 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,700 | 12.12 | 4.49 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.99 | 3.78 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.23 | 3.58 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.17 | 3.04 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,600 | 11.01 | 4.23 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.99 | 3.78 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 15.29 | 3.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 12.33 | 3.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.17 | 3.69 |
| Jacob Amaya | MIA | $2,000 | 11.91 | 5.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Amaya | MIA | $2,000 | 11.91 | 5.95 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 9.36 | 4.46 |
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.31 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,800 | 11.83 | 4.23 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,200 | 13.19 | 4.12 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,400 | 13.03 | 3.83 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.80 | 3.20 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 12.01 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,300 | 9.75 | 4.24 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,200 | 13.19 | 4.12 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 17.99 | 4.18 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 16.48 | 3.66 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.84 | 3.23 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 14.54 | 5.01 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,100 | 14.49 | 4.68 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 13.97 | 3.99 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,500 | 13.94 | 3.98 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 13.67 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,500 | 12.62 | 5.05 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 14.54 | 5.01 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,500 | 12.54 | 5.01 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,100 | 14.49 | 4.68 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,700 | 12.18 | 4.51 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 11.19 | 4.30 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,500 | 10.68 | 4.27 |
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.