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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,600 | 21.25 | 2.00 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 20.30 | 1.85 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,500 | 19.94 | 2.10 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,200 | 19.22 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,500 | 19.94 | 2.10 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $8,600 | 17.92 | 2.08 |
| Jake Irvin | WAS | $5,900 | 12.27 | 2.08 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $9,000 | 18.29 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.69 | 1.98 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,200 | 8.97 | 2.14 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,200 | 8.57 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 8.22 | 2.94 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 7.75 | 2.77 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.59 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,300 | 10.51 | 1.67 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.34 | 1.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.24 | 1.68 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,800 | 8.42 | 3.01 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,700 | 8.07 | 2.99 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 8.22 | 2.94 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,800 | 7.94 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,300 | 10.85 | 1.72 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,100 | 9.74 | 1.60 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 9.25 | 1.60 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,000 | 9.23 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,100 | 7.88 | 2.54 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 5.55 | 2.41 |
| Kolten Wong | LAD | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
| Harold Castro | COL | $2,400 | 5.27 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 11.92 | 1.95 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 10.44 | 1.61 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.13 | 2.07 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyren Paris | LAA | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 6.51 | 2.60 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,800 | 10.74 | 2.24 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,600 | 9.93 | 2.16 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.87 | 1.76 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,500 | 9.56 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,200 | 7.79 | 2.44 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.40 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 12.98 | 1.88 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,500 | 12.11 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 11.11 | 1.92 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.70 | 1.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.60 | 1.71 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,400 | 10.39 | 2.36 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,500 | 10.29 | 2.29 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.19 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,000 | 7.30 | 3.65 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,200 | 7.40 | 3.36 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,000 | 6.42 | 3.21 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,200 | 7.03 | 3.20 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 7.94 | 3.05 |
| Miguel Andujar | PIT | $2,700 | 7.95 | 2.94 |
| Jacob Young | WAS | $2,500 | 7.27 | 2.91 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $3,000 | 8.67 | 2.89 |
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.