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 | $11,000 | 42.36 | 3.85 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,500 | 40.04 | 3.81 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,500 | 34.79 | 4.09 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,600 | 34.49 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,500 | 34.79 | 4.09 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $11,000 | 42.36 | 3.85 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $8,100 | 30.97 | 3.82 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,500 | 40.04 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 13.50 | 6.75 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.72 | 3.53 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,000 | 12.69 | 4.23 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 13.50 | 6.75 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,000 | 10.16 | 5.08 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,500 | 11.85 | 4.74 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.33 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.16 | 3.29 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 11.63 | 3.23 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 10.51 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,000 | 7.57 | 3.79 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 8.72 | 3.63 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.12 | 3.62 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,600 | 12.55 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 14.73 | 3.78 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 13.89 | 4.48 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 13.55 | 3.01 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,000 | 12.87 | 6.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,000 | 12.87 | 6.44 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 13.89 | 4.48 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 11.45 | 4.24 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 12.47 | 3.46 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 11.98 | 3.24 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,500 | 11.44 | 3.27 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,300 | 10.95 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 12.47 | 3.46 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $3,000 | 9.98 | 3.33 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,300 | 16.34 | 3.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.97 | 3.74 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.77 | 3.99 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 14.47 | 5.36 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,200 | 14.42 | 4.51 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,200 | 13.52 | 4.22 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.29 | 3.32 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 13.17 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 14.47 | 5.36 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 10.17 | 4.62 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,200 | 14.42 | 4.51 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,200 | 13.52 | 4.22 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,100 | 12.82 | 4.14 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,200 | 9.09 | 4.13 |
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.