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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,900 | 36.55 | 3.69 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,200 | 35.60 | 3.49 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,200 | 35.07 | 3.81 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $10,100 | 34.64 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,200 | 35.07 | 3.81 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,900 | 36.55 | 3.69 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $9,000 | 31.58 | 3.51 |
| Colin Rea | MIL | $7,500 | 26.16 | 3.49 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 16.79 | 3.90 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.60 | 3.32 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 14.19 | 4.43 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,400 | 13.10 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 14.19 | 4.43 |
| Dominic Smith | WSH | $2,300 | 10.12 | 4.40 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,800 | 12.27 | 4.38 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,700 | 11.65 | 4.31 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 14.16 | 3.54 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 13.52 | 3.75 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 12.07 | 3.26 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 11.71 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 13.52 | 3.75 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 14.63 | 4.18 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 14.15 | 4.88 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 13.61 | 3.24 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 12.55 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 14.15 | 4.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 14.63 | 4.18 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 9.64 | 3.71 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 9.52 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 13.16 | 3.37 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 12.64 | 3.95 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Alu | WSH | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 12.64 | 3.95 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 17.35 | 3.77 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.49 | 3.30 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 14.62 | 4.06 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,000 | 14.53 | 4.84 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.49 | 4.39 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 14.19 | 3.94 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.92 | 3.24 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,100 | 13.89 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 11.66 | 5.07 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,000 | 14.53 | 4.84 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,200 | 9.77 | 4.44 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,000 | 8.84 | 4.42 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,300 | 14.49 | 4.39 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,600 | 11.07 | 4.26 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,000 | 12.74 | 4.25 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 14.62 | 4.06 |
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.