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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,800 | 19.62 | 2.00 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,300 | 19.60 | 1.90 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,400 | 19.24 | 2.05 |
| Allan Winans | ATL | $7,500 | 16.39 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $7,000 | 16.34 | 2.33 |
| Allan Winans | ATL | $7,500 | 16.39 | 2.18 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,400 | 19.24 | 2.05 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,800 | 19.62 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 9.22 | 2.56 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 8.78 | 1.95 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,000 | 8.38 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 6.91 | 2.76 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 9.22 | 2.56 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 10.90 | 1.68 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 9.92 | 1.87 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,400 | 9.66 | 1.79 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,600 | 9.22 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 8.06 | 2.88 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 6.91 | 2.76 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.49 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,400 | 11.27 | 2.09 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,400 | 11.25 | 1.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.67 | 1.87 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,500 | 9.52 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,900 | 6.59 | 2.27 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,000 | 4.49 | 2.25 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,100 | 6.54 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 12.54 | 2.02 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.97 | 1.66 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.43 | 2.04 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 9.33 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 4.32 | 2.16 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 4.70 | 2.14 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,100 | 8.59 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 10.03 | 1.76 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,100 | 9.18 | 1.50 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,100 | 8.88 | 2.17 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,000 | 8.67 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,000 | 7.42 | 3.71 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,100 | 7.45 | 2.40 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,700 | 6.18 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 11.63 | 1.71 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,100 | 10.46 | 1.72 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,800 | 9.86 | 2.05 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,900 | 9.80 | 2.00 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,200 | 9.67 | 1.86 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,200 | 9.53 | 2.27 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 9.49 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,800 | 7.91 | 2.82 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,700 | 7.30 | 2.70 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,400 | 6.39 | 2.66 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.63 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.60 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $3,000 | 7.68 | 2.56 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.53 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,700 | 6.70 | 2.48 |
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.