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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,600 | 49.18 | 4.24 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,900 | 40.14 | 4.05 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,100 | 38.97 | 3.86 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,100 | 35.30 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,600 | 49.18 | 4.24 |
| Ross Stripling | SF | $5,500 | 22.46 | 4.08 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,900 | 40.14 | 4.05 |
| Matt Manning | DET | $6,600 | 25.94 | 3.93 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 15.43 | 3.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 13.85 | 3.46 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.84 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darick Hall | PHI | $2,000 | 9.40 | 4.70 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 9.67 | 4.60 |
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,300 | 9.98 | 4.34 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 10.22 | 4.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.74 | 3.71 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 12.45 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 12.20 | 4.36 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 10.97 | 3.92 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,000 | 15.65 | 3.91 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,900 | 14.43 | 3.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.95 | 3.50 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 12.44 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,000 | 12.44 | 4.15 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,400 | 9.80 | 4.08 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.99 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,000 | 15.65 | 3.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 15.38 | 3.49 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 13.20 | 3.88 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 12.22 | 4.07 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.08 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,000 | 9.23 | 4.62 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,400 | 10.42 | 4.34 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 12.22 | 4.07 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 17.03 | 3.62 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,800 | 16.59 | 3.46 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,100 | 14.63 | 3.57 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 14.33 | 5.31 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.76 | 3.72 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,700 | 13.73 | 3.71 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,500 | 13.66 | 3.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,500 | 13.59 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 14.33 | 5.31 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 10.35 | 4.70 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,300 | 10.68 | 4.64 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,500 | 11.43 | 4.57 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 11.59 | 4.46 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,700 | 12.05 | 4.46 |
| Kyle Lewis | ARI | $2,100 | 9.14 | 4.35 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
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.