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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 24.60 | 2.59 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,100 | 23.30 | 2.56 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,500 | 23.18 | 2.21 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $8,700 | 20.75 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $5,800 | 15.60 | 2.69 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 24.60 | 2.59 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,100 | 23.30 | 2.56 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,000 | 15.04 | 2.51 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 9.10 | 1.62 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.02 | 1.80 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 8.72 | 2.72 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,200 | 6.88 | 3.13 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 8.72 | 2.72 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.49 | 1.88 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.86 | 1.70 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,100 | 9.88 | 2.41 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,800 | 9.83 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,200 | 8.11 | 3.69 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.48 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,700 | 8.88 | 3.29 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,200 | 6.88 | 3.13 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 10.80 | 2.00 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 10.23 | 2.09 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,300 | 9.76 | 2.27 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,700 | 9.74 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,500 | 8.42 | 3.37 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.61 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 9.90 | 1.57 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,700 | 9.47 | 2.56 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 9.43 | 2.01 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,300 | 9.28 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Wade | OAK | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,600 | 7.11 | 2.73 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,700 | 9.47 | 2.56 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,800 | 11.23 | 1.94 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 9.78 | 2.08 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 9.30 | 2.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 9.20 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,100 | 7.42 | 3.53 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,000 | 5.86 | 2.93 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 6.39 | 2.78 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,700 | 7.35 | 2.72 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.55 | 1.93 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 11.78 | 1.90 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,600 | 11.00 | 2.39 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,100 | 10.79 | 2.63 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,200 | 10.30 | 2.45 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,700 | 9.98 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,000 | 7.46 | 3.73 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 8.10 | 3.68 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 7.22 | 3.61 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,100 | 7.42 | 3.53 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,300 | 7.68 | 3.34 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 8.34 | 3.33 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 6.46 | 3.23 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,300 | 7.37 | 3.20 |
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.