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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,300 | 22.84 | 2.22 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $11,000 | 21.78 | 1.98 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $10,100 | 19.53 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,400 | 19.30 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,300 | 22.84 | 2.22 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,700 | 16.76 | 2.18 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $8,900 | 18.98 | 2.13 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $8,300 | 16.95 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 9.78 | 2.13 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,700 | 9.35 | 2.53 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.29 | 1.90 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,500 | 9.04 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 8.01 | 3.20 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.15 | 2.65 |
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,400 | 10.98 | 1.72 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.43 | 1.74 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,700 | 10.22 | 2.17 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $9,800 | 10.03 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 8.01 | 3.20 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Matt Beaty | KC | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,500 | 11.48 | 2.09 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $4,300 | 10.90 | 2.54 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 10.72 | 1.73 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,900 | 10.14 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Alu | WAS | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.75 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.68 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,700 | 10.88 | 1.62 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.59 | 1.65 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 9.92 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,400 | 7.51 | 2.21 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,200 | 8.99 | 2.14 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,400 | 9.34 | 2.12 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 9.33 | 1.87 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 9.04 | 2.26 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 8.83 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,200 | 7.45 | 3.39 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 8.48 | 2.92 |
| Michael Busch | LAD | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,000 | 12.71 | 2.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 11.20 | 1.97 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $10,000 | 11.11 | 1.11 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.88 | 1.94 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.71 | 1.65 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,400 | 10.71 | 2.43 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,900 | 10.14 | 1.72 |
| Alex Verdugo | BOS | $4,400 | 10.08 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,300 | 8.05 | 3.50 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,800 | 8.64 | 3.09 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.08 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,900 | 8.94 | 3.08 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,500 | 7.57 | 3.03 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $3,000 | 8.91 | 2.97 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,500 | 7.11 | 2.85 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | CLE | $2,300 | 6.56 | 2.85 |
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.