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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,100 | 24.87 | 2.73 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,900 | 23.33 | 2.36 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,300 | 22.40 | 2.41 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $9,600 | 21.58 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bradford | TEX | $4,000 | 11.42 | 2.85 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,100 | 24.87 | 2.73 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $7,400 | 18.58 | 2.51 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,300 | 22.40 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,700 | 9.53 | 2.03 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.92 | 2.03 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,300 | 8.84 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.04 | 3.20 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 8.24 | 2.84 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,500 | 6.40 | 2.56 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,500 | 8.97 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,100 | 10.92 | 1.79 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,000 | 10.43 | 2.61 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 10.01 | 1.59 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,400 | 9.91 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,200 | 7.32 | 3.33 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.04 | 3.20 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 7.25 | 3.15 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,400 | 7.46 | 3.11 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 10.45 | 1.87 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 10.09 | 1.71 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,000 | 9.51 | 2.38 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,400 | 9.09 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,100 | 7.93 | 3.78 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,500 | 7.95 | 3.18 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,900 | 7.93 | 2.74 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,000 | 9.51 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.68 | 2.18 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 10.63 | 1.71 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 9.38 | 1.74 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,500 | 9.05 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 6.31 | 3.00 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 6.27 | 2.85 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,900 | 8.06 | 2.78 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 8.55 | 2.67 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.56 | 1.65 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.52 | 1.94 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.96 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.84 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,000 | 8.19 | 2.73 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,400 | 8.69 | 2.56 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,100 | 7.18 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 12.54 | 1.96 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $5,100 | 11.06 | 2.17 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,600 | 10.50 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,300 | 10.07 | 1.90 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $5,000 | 10.07 | 2.01 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,700 | 10.01 | 2.13 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,500 | 9.93 | 2.84 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,500 | 9.90 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,500 | 8.50 | 3.40 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,500 | 8.30 | 3.32 |
| Billy McKinney | NYY | $2,100 | 6.58 | 3.13 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 7.43 | 3.10 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,200 | 6.56 | 2.98 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,700 | 8.06 | 2.98 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,400 | 7.05 | 2.94 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,700 | 7.92 | 2.93 |
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.