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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $12,200 | 22.44 | 1.84 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $11,000 | 22.09 | 2.01 |
| Jesus Luzardo | MIA | $10,800 | 21.65 | 2.00 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,500 | 20.03 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,500 | 20.03 | 2.36 |
| Luis Medina | OAK | $6,100 | 13.54 | 2.22 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $5,600 | 11.94 | 2.13 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $7,600 | 15.94 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,600 | 9.15 | 1.99 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 8.68 | 1.93 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,800 | 8.22 | 1.71 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,400 | 8.05 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 7.96 | 2.95 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.76 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.23 | 2.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 12.69 | 2.08 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.73 | 1.83 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,200 | 9.89 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,300 | 7.40 | 3.22 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,700 | 8.42 | 3.12 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $3,100 | 9.32 | 3.01 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 10.71 | 3.35 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 10.30 | 1.91 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 9.74 | 1.74 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 9.52 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 10.71 | 3.35 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 9.52 | 2.97 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 6.83 | 2.85 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,400 | 9.22 | 2.71 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $9,000 | 9.88 | 1.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,300 | 9.17 | 2.78 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 8.82 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,300 | 9.17 | 2.78 |
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.61 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,700 | 8.56 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 10.90 | 1.88 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,000 | 10.31 | 1.15 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,500 | 10.17 | 1.85 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,800 | 9.75 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.62 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,400 | 8.50 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.87 | 1.95 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $7,400 | 11.70 | 1.58 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,200 | 11.65 | 1.88 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.05 | 1.84 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 10.88 | 2.22 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $9,200 | 10.68 | 1.16 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,000 | 10.28 | 2.06 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,800 | 10.15 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,000 | 9.59 | 4.80 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 8.40 | 3.65 |
| Billy McKinney | NYY | $2,100 | 7.13 | 3.40 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.31 |
| Taylor Trammell | SEA | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.30 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,400 | 7.86 | 3.27 |
| Dominic Canzone | ARI | $2,100 | 6.64 | 3.16 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,800 | 8.41 | 3.00 |
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.