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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,200 | 41.36 | 3.69 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 39.75 | 3.75 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 39.54 | 3.84 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 39.03 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | NYM | $7,200 | 29.11 | 4.04 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $7,600 | 30.68 | 4.04 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 39.03 | 3.90 |
| Hogan Harris | OAK | $6,300 | 24.31 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 16.05 | 3.57 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 14.94 | 3.56 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.71 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.26 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,600 | 10.72 | 4.12 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 8.51 | 4.05 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,800 | 11.35 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.91 | 3.86 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 13.08 | 3.44 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.95 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 12.24 | 4.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 12.24 | 4.37 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.04 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.95 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.91 | 3.86 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.15 | 3.87 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.01 | 4.07 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.82 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 11.54 | 4.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 11.54 | 4.44 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.01 | 4.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.15 | 3.87 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,000 | 11.53 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.67 | 3.60 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,300 | 13.67 | 4.14 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 13.56 | 4.24 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 10.25 | 4.88 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 13.56 | 4.24 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,300 | 13.67 | 4.14 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.95 | 4.12 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 16.03 | 4.22 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.66 | 3.33 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 15.59 | 3.90 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.53 | 4.40 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.05 | 3.43 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.00 | 3.41 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,400 | 13.96 | 4.11 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,000 | 13.88 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,000 | 11.33 | 5.67 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,300 | 10.28 | 4.47 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,900 | 12.75 | 4.40 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.53 | 4.40 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 16.03 | 4.22 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.20 |
| Dominic Canzone | ARI | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.19 |
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.