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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,700 | 37.23 | 3.84 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,900 | 34.84 | 3.52 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,300 | 33.79 | 3.63 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $10,000 | 33.34 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,700 | 37.23 | 3.84 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,900 | 32.74 | 3.68 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $6,400 | 23.43 | 3.66 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,300 | 33.79 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 13.25 | 3.01 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,400 | 12.60 | 3.71 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,200 | 12.35 | 3.86 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 12.20 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 11.91 | 4.58 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,400 | 10.43 | 4.35 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.87 | 4.35 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 14.39 | 3.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 12.59 | 3.40 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,300 | 12.15 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,300 | 10.58 | 4.60 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 14.39 | 3.89 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,300 | 8.74 | 3.80 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 14.57 | 3.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 12.39 | 3.35 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 11.33 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,000 | 11.00 | 5.50 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 8.77 | 3.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 12.73 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.62 | 3.08 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 11.92 | 4.11 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.25 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 10.53 | 4.79 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 11.92 | 4.11 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $2,900 | 10.89 | 3.76 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $5,000 | 17.42 | 3.48 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.95 | 3.47 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.80 | 3.76 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,100 | 13.20 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 12.91 | 3.40 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,800 | 12.89 | 4.60 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 12.81 | 3.46 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.76 | 4.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,800 | 12.89 | 4.60 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.95 | 4.56 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.76 | 4.40 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,800 | 12.03 | 4.30 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,100 | 13.20 | 4.26 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $3,000 | 12.76 | 4.25 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,000 | 8.39 | 4.20 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,000 | 12.59 | 4.20 |
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.