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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 41.77 | 3.73 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 37.26 | 3.73 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,200 | 37.11 | 3.64 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $10,300 | 36.66 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $9,200 | 34.61 | 3.76 |
| Jack Flaherty | STL | $8,700 | 32.56 | 3.74 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 41.77 | 3.73 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 37.26 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 15.54 | 3.70 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 14.94 | 3.48 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 13.91 | 4.09 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 13.16 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 13.16 | 4.54 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 10.13 | 4.41 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 9.90 | 4.30 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 13.91 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 13.83 | 4.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.02 | 3.34 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 11.89 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 13.83 | 4.61 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 11.89 | 4.10 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.36 | 3.82 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 12.67 | 2.95 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 11.83 | 3.59 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 11.40 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 8.91 | 3.87 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.36 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 13.90 | 4.09 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,800 | 13.64 | 3.59 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 13.34 | 4.17 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 12.76 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,000 | 8.77 | 4.38 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 9.05 | 4.31 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 12.36 | 4.26 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 13.34 | 4.17 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 16.80 | 3.57 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 15.33 | 3.83 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 15.00 | 3.95 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 14.22 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 13.95 | 3.67 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,400 | 13.35 | 3.93 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 13.14 | 3.20 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,500 | 13.04 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 10.69 | 5.34 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 10.13 | 4.82 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,100 | 10.06 | 4.79 |
| Franchy Cordero | NYY | $2,200 | 10.50 | 4.77 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,600 | 11.50 | 4.42 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.76 | 4.35 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,000 | 12.75 | 4.25 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
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.