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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,900 | 23.53 | 2.64 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,700 | 20.07 | 2.07 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,000 | 19.96 | 2.22 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,900 | 19.43 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,900 | 23.53 | 2.64 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $7,700 | 18.71 | 2.43 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $7,700 | 18.09 | 2.35 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,100 | 16.41 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 9.09 | 1.65 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $7,200 | 8.69 | 1.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.58 | 3.16 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,600 | 8.00 | 3.08 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 6.57 | 2.63 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,900 | 7.32 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 11.15 | 1.86 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.13 | 1.75 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,700 | 9.30 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.58 | 3.16 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,600 | 8.00 | 3.08 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,400 | 7.17 | 2.99 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $7,000 | 10.16 | 1.45 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 9.64 | 1.72 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 9.37 | 1.56 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,000 | 9.00 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,200 | 8.11 | 3.69 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,100 | 8.23 | 2.66 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 4.65 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.98 | 2.24 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,300 | 10.14 | 2.36 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 9.70 | 1.49 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $8,200 | 8.87 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 8.34 | 3.09 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,900 | 8.50 | 2.93 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 6.19 | 2.82 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $8,600 | 10.05 | 1.17 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.53 | 1.59 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,500 | 9.38 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.92 | 3.01 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,700 | 7.88 | 2.92 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,000 | 5.43 | 2.71 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,500 | 9.38 | 2.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.39 | 1.88 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,600 | 11.49 | 2.50 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 10.95 | 3.04 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $6,000 | 10.57 | 1.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 10.53 | 1.73 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,600 | 10.33 | 2.25 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,700 | 10.30 | 2.19 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,600 | 10.28 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,200 | 7.59 | 3.45 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,400 | 8.11 | 3.38 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,600 | 8.24 | 3.17 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,000 | 6.28 | 3.14 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,800 | 8.62 | 3.08 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,400 | 7.35 | 3.06 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 10.95 | 3.04 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
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.