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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,400 | 43.31 | 4.16 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,300 | 41.21 | 4.00 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,200 | 39.45 | 3.87 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,400 | 39.27 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,400 | 39.27 | 4.18 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,400 | 43.31 | 4.16 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,200 | 36.98 | 4.02 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,300 | 41.21 | 4.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.61 | 3.32 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 12.97 | 3.93 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 12.17 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,500 | 11.73 | 4.69 |
| Manny Piña | OAK | $2,000 | 9.22 | 4.61 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.34 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 11.44 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,100 | 7.71 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 14.49 | 3.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.20 | 3.74 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 14.18 | 3.38 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,100 | 12.74 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,100 | 12.74 | 4.11 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,600 | 10.57 | 4.07 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.01 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 9.98 | 3.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,800 | 13.40 | 3.53 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 13.20 | 3.77 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.43 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.30 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,400 | 9.44 | 3.94 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 8.51 | 3.87 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.34 | 3.33 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 15.13 | 4.09 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,200 | 14.46 | 3.44 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 14.21 | 3.55 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,400 | 13.04 | 3.84 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 13.04 | 3.34 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,600 | 12.78 | 3.55 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 12.66 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,000 | 9.34 | 4.67 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 11.99 | 4.61 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,400 | 10.24 | 4.27 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,300 | 9.81 | 4.26 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $2,800 | 11.68 | 4.17 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 15.13 | 4.09 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,200 | 8.92 | 4.06 |
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.