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 | $9,700 | 36.57 | 3.77 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,700 | 35.69 | 3.34 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,900 | 34.56 | 3.49 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $7,800 | 32.80 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Winans | ATL | $6,500 | 28.68 | 4.41 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $7,800 | 32.80 | 4.21 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,700 | 36.57 | 3.77 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,900 | 34.56 | 3.49 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.72 | 3.42 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.50 | 3.46 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 12.82 | 3.47 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,100 | 12.27 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.94 | 4.38 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 11.92 | 4.11 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 11.05 | 4.09 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,500 | 10.15 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.54 | 3.46 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 14.16 | 3.83 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 10.31 | 3.33 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 9.75 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 14.16 | 3.83 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.54 | 3.46 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 10.31 | 3.33 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 16.23 | 3.86 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 14.71 | 3.34 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.08 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 11.42 | 4.23 |
| Vaughn Grissom | ATL | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.08 | 3.90 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 16.23 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 14.53 | 3.63 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.23 | 3.57 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.08 | 3.10 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 11.42 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,100 | 9.89 | 4.71 |
| Buddy Kennedy | ARI | $2,000 | 8.62 | 4.31 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 11.42 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 15.23 | 3.17 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 13.92 | 3.48 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 12.79 | 3.28 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,600 | 12.68 | 3.52 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 12.65 | 3.09 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,200 | 12.62 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.47 | 4.30 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,900 | 12.16 | 4.19 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,100 | 12.70 | 4.10 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.08 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,500 | 10.09 | 4.04 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,700 | 10.70 | 3.96 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,600 | 10.28 | 3.95 |
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.