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 | $10,800 | 38.58 | 3.57 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,800 | 34.01 | 3.47 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,000 | 33.77 | 3.38 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $9,400 | 31.48 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $7,900 | 29.46 | 3.73 |
| Ross Stripling | SF | $6,000 | 22.20 | 3.70 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $8,400 | 30.66 | 3.65 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $7,600 | 27.22 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 16.21 | 3.60 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,600 | 12.99 | 3.61 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.23 | 3.40 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,600 | 11.41 | 4.39 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,800 | 11.32 | 4.04 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 11.72 | 4.04 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 11.53 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 11.98 | 3.24 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.93 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 11.52 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.93 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 10.52 | 3.76 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 11.52 | 3.60 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 11.97 | 3.86 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 8.37 | 3.99 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,800 | 13.69 | 3.60 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 13.15 | 3.46 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.45 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 12.45 | 3.77 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,800 | 13.69 | 3.60 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 14.96 | 3.94 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 14.77 | 3.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.55 | 3.55 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,000 | 13.90 | 3.48 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,500 | 13.47 | 3.85 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.46 | 4.08 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,200 | 12.88 | 3.07 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,600 | 12.65 | 4.86 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Randal Grichuk | COL | $2,800 | 11.84 | 4.23 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,200 | 9.24 | 4.20 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 9.53 | 4.14 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.46 | 4.08 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
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.