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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Paxton | BOS | $10,300 | 20.52 | 1.99 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,300 | 20.49 | 2.20 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,100 | 19.49 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $9,100 | 18.81 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Bido | PIT | $7,400 | 16.89 | 2.28 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,300 | 20.49 | 2.20 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,100 | 17.43 | 2.15 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $9,100 | 18.81 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,500 | 9.43 | 1.71 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,700 | 8.75 | 1.86 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.68 | 1.97 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 8.57 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,100 | 5.47 | 2.60 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,300 | 8.51 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 10.34 | 1.75 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,900 | 9.84 | 1.67 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,500 | 9.43 | 1.71 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 7.91 | 2.83 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,100 | 5.52 | 2.63 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,000 | 10.41 | 2.08 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.69 | 1.83 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,000 | 9.30 | 1.86 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $9,000 | 9.21 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,900 | 8.00 | 2.76 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.70 |
| Harold Castro | COL | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 10.70 | 1.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 9.03 | 1.56 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,200 | 8.82 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,200 | 8.82 | 4.01 |
| Aledmys Díaz | OAK | $2,000 | 6.12 | 3.06 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,100 | 6.08 | 2.89 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,400 | 6.30 | 2.63 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | BOS | $3,800 | 10.05 | 2.64 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.00 | 1.79 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,800 | 9.72 | 2.02 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,500 | 9.23 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | BOS | $3,800 | 10.05 | 2.64 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 8.63 | 2.47 |
| Michael Busch | LAD | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,900 | 6.55 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 13.18 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 12.31 | 1.99 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,500 | 11.33 | 1.74 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,300 | 10.38 | 2.41 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,000 | 9.91 | 1.98 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 9.83 | 1.56 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,400 | 9.76 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,000 | 7.18 | 3.59 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,100 | 7.20 | 3.43 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,100 | 7.20 | 3.43 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,400 | 7.91 | 3.30 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,900 | 9.35 | 3.22 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 6.35 | 3.18 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,300 | 7.28 | 3.16 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 7.99 | 3.07 |
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.