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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,400 | 41.05 | 3.95 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,500 | 39.11 | 3.73 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,900 | 38.96 | 3.57 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $8,800 | 34.42 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,400 | 41.05 | 3.95 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $8,800 | 34.42 | 3.91 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,500 | 39.11 | 3.73 |
| Johnny Cueto | MIA | $7,400 | 26.67 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 17.94 | 4.17 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 13.18 | 3.14 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,300 | 12.72 | 3.85 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 11.54 | 4.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 17.94 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 14.16 | 3.54 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 14.16 | 3.54 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 15.11 | 3.78 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.90 | 3.97 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,600 | 10.65 | 4.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.90 | 3.97 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 15.11 | 3.78 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 12.64 | 3.16 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 12.00 | 3.43 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.24 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.72 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,000 | 11.00 | 3.67 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,200 | 11.19 | 3.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 16.12 | 3.84 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 14.30 | 3.97 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 13.90 | 3.86 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,200 | 13.86 | 4.33 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,400 | 13.32 | 3.92 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.11 | 3.05 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,700 | 12.72 | 3.44 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 12.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,000 | 9.14 | 4.57 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,200 | 9.92 | 4.51 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,200 | 13.86 | 4.33 |
| Trayce Thompson | CWS | $2,400 | 10.02 | 4.18 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,600 | 10.79 | 4.15 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,000 | 11.96 | 3.99 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 14.30 | 3.97 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,400 | 9.44 | 3.93 |
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.