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 | $10,300 | 41.42 | 4.02 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,800 | 39.85 | 4.07 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,000 | 39.36 | 3.94 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,500 | 37.77 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,500 | 37.77 | 4.44 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,800 | 39.85 | 4.07 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $10,300 | 41.42 | 4.02 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $9,400 | 37.58 | 4.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 16.87 | 3.83 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 15.86 | 3.69 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 13.66 | 3.79 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,800 | 12.49 | 4.46 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 12.42 | 4.43 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,900 | 12.19 | 4.20 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.46 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.71 | 3.52 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 13.02 | 3.43 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 11.86 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 8.98 | 3.90 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,100 | 8.11 | 3.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.46 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.02 | 3.64 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.06 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 11.76 | 4.06 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 8.26 | 3.93 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 11.37 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 14.57 | 3.74 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 13.95 | 4.36 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 10.38 | 4.94 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,000 | 9.65 | 4.82 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 13.95 | 4.36 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 16.66 | 3.54 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 16.17 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 15.42 | 3.86 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 15.04 | 4.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.57 | 3.55 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 14.44 | 3.80 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,900 | 13.75 | 3.53 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,400 | 13.74 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 15.04 | 4.70 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 10.76 | 4.68 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $2,900 | 13.46 | 4.64 |
| Taylor Trammell | SEA | $2,000 | 9.09 | 4.55 |
| Dominic Canzone | ARI | $2,100 | 9.32 | 4.44 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 9.33 | 4.44 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.36 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
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.