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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,100 | 24.31 | 2.41 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,100 | 23.84 | 2.36 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 22.24 | 2.02 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,100 | 22.19 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | PIT | $6,400 | 16.89 | 2.64 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $5,500 | 14.07 | 2.56 |
| Matthew Boyd | DET | $5,800 | 14.61 | 2.52 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,100 | 24.31 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,200 | 9.64 | 1.18 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.62 | 1.83 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 8.59 | 2.96 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 8.54 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 6.91 | 3.14 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 8.59 | 2.96 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,100 | 5.47 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.31 | 1.69 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,500 | 10.13 | 2.25 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $9,600 | 9.75 | 1.02 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,200 | 9.64 | 1.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Mancini | CHC | $2,100 | 6.98 | 3.32 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 6.91 | 3.14 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,600 | 7.76 | 2.99 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,700 | 11.18 | 2.38 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $7,000 | 10.18 | 1.45 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,200 | 9.64 | 1.56 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,800 | 9.49 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,400 | 8.43 | 3.51 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 11.46 | 1.82 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 9.67 | 1.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.16 | 2.04 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $8,400 | 9.01 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,300 | 7.28 | 3.17 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 6.86 | 2.64 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,000 | 9.65 | 1.93 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $9,200 | 9.41 | 1.02 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,100 | 9.05 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,900 | 7.57 | 2.61 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,800 | 8.71 | 2.29 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,100 | 9.05 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 13.33 | 2.42 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 11.97 | 1.87 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $9,600 | 11.05 | 1.15 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,100 | 10.48 | 2.56 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,100 | 10.25 | 2.50 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,400 | 10.11 | 1.87 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,500 | 10.02 | 2.23 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,500 | 9.95 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 9.19 | 3.53 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,500 | 8.31 | 3.32 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 7.77 | 3.24 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,100 | 6.75 | 3.22 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,000 | 6.43 | 3.21 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,100 | 6.72 | 3.20 |
| Cal Mitchell | PIT | $2,000 | 6.29 | 3.14 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,700 | 8.44 | 3.13 |
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.