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 | $9,800 | 42.10 | 4.30 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,600 | 37.95 | 3.95 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $10,300 | 37.07 | 3.60 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $9,000 | 35.16 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $7,000 | 33.09 | 4.73 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,000 | 30.40 | 4.34 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,800 | 42.10 | 4.30 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $8,700 | 34.71 | 3.99 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 15.12 | 3.60 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,000 | 13.47 | 3.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.35 | 3.18 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 12.24 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,400 | 10.56 | 4.40 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,700 | 11.39 | 4.22 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 9.45 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 12.79 | 3.28 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.71 | 4.18 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,000 | 11.31 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.71 | 4.18 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,000 | 11.31 | 3.77 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 10.64 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.46 | 3.80 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 13.59 | 4.53 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 12.82 | 2.98 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 11.46 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 13.59 | 4.53 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 10.95 | 4.05 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.17 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 13.39 | 3.83 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,700 | 12.77 | 3.45 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.51 | 3.21 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.33 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 8.31 | 3.96 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,700 | 10.59 | 3.92 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.33 | 3.85 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 16.06 | 3.42 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 15.16 | 4.10 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 14.00 | 4.52 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 13.83 | 3.46 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.78 | 3.45 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.68 | 4.15 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,200 | 13.43 | 3.20 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 12.14 | 4.67 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 9.69 | 4.61 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 14.00 | 4.52 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.44 | 4.24 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.68 | 4.15 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 15.16 | 4.10 |
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.