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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $11,300 | 37.37 | 3.31 |
| Seth Lugo | SD | $9,600 | 34.84 | 3.63 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $9,400 | 34.33 | 3.65 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,300 | 33.66 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $6,600 | 32.05 | 4.86 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $9,400 | 34.33 | 3.65 |
| Seth Lugo | SD | $9,600 | 34.84 | 3.63 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $7,300 | 26.33 | 3.61 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 15.48 | 3.29 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,500 | 13.59 | 5.44 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 13.15 | 4.53 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.79 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,500 | 13.59 | 5.44 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,100 | 9.90 | 4.71 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,600 | 11.88 | 4.57 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 13.15 | 4.53 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,800 | 15.87 | 5.67 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 15.43 | 4.06 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 14.93 | 3.73 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,800 | 15.87 | 5.67 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.42 | 4.28 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 15.43 | 4.06 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 13.51 | 3.30 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 13.37 | 3.26 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 12.36 | 4.12 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.61 | 4.07 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.37 | 3.99 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,400 | 13.08 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 13.90 | 3.97 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,300 | 13.89 | 3.23 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 12.93 | 4.31 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,400 | 10.14 | 4.23 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,100 | 8.84 | 4.21 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 13.90 | 3.97 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,200 | 18.10 | 3.48 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 15.38 | 3.58 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 14.90 | 3.92 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,700 | 14.83 | 4.01 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 14.66 | 3.33 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 14.33 | 3.98 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,000 | 13.69 | 4.56 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,000 | 13.62 | 4.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Springer | TOR | $3,000 | 13.69 | 4.56 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,000 | 13.62 | 4.54 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 9.91 | 4.51 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,700 | 12.13 | 4.49 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 12.05 | 4.46 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,300 | 10.19 | 4.43 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,100 | 13.52 | 4.36 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,800 | 12.13 | 4.33 |
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.