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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $11,000 | 41.18 | 3.74 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,300 | 39.82 | 3.87 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,200 | 39.09 | 3.83 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,100 | 37.90 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | PIT | $6,800 | 26.77 | 3.94 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,300 | 39.82 | 3.87 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,200 | 39.09 | 3.83 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,100 | 37.90 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 15.75 | 3.50 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.27 | 3.09 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.62 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,500 | 10.67 | 4.27 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,000 | 8.55 | 4.27 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.27 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.67 | 3.50 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 11.92 | 3.41 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 9.84 | 3.94 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,200 | 8.20 | 3.73 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.24 | 3.68 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 14.00 | 4.12 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.73 | 3.35 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,400 | 11.60 | 3.41 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 11.59 | 4.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 11.59 | 4.29 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 14.00 | 4.12 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,600 | 10.25 | 3.94 |
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,600 | 9.89 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 14.59 | 4.17 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,100 | 13.88 | 3.38 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.73 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 14.59 | 4.17 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.46 | 4.02 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,200 | 8.42 | 3.83 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,700 | 16.52 | 3.51 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.82 | 3.44 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.18 | 3.70 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 14.53 | 4.04 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 14.00 | 3.59 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,500 | 13.76 | 3.93 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,300 | 13.07 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,400 | 12.65 | 5.27 |
| Greg Allen | NYY | $2,000 | 9.74 | 4.87 |
| Dominic Canzone | ARI | $2,200 | 10.44 | 4.75 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 9.72 | 4.23 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,200 | 9.23 | 4.19 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 14.53 | 4.04 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
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.