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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,400 | 37.24 | 3.96 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $9,100 | 36.43 | 4.00 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,100 | 33.32 | 4.11 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,600 | 32.86 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,100 | 33.32 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $6,400 | 26.25 | 4.10 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $9,100 | 36.43 | 4.00 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,400 | 37.24 | 3.96 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 15.33 | 3.57 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 13.64 | 3.17 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 13.05 | 3.96 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,200 | 12.98 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.41 | 3.44 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.36 | 3.34 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.85 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.29 | 4.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,000 | 7.93 | 3.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.83 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.93 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 12.53 | 2.85 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.45 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,800 | 11.93 | 4.26 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 11.99 | 4.00 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.83 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 15.33 | 4.38 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.40 | 3.53 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 13.25 | 4.14 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.22 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 9.50 | 4.53 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,000 | 8.79 | 4.39 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 15.33 | 4.38 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 11.76 | 4.36 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 17.33 | 3.69 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 16.60 | 3.69 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,600 | 15.30 | 4.25 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 15.21 | 4.11 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 14.83 | 3.45 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 13.93 | 3.48 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,200 | 13.88 | 3.31 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.54 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 10.97 | 5.22 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,600 | 15.30 | 4.25 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.54 | 4.23 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.21 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 9.96 | 4.15 |
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.