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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,500 | 40.91 | 3.90 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,300 | 39.79 | 3.86 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,100 | 33.98 | 3.36 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,800 | 33.42 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,500 | 40.91 | 3.90 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,300 | 39.79 | 3.86 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $8,200 | 31.32 | 3.82 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $7,700 | 28.37 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 15.30 | 3.83 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 12.91 | 3.07 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 12.72 | 3.18 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 10.53 | 4.39 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.35 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,600 | 10.93 | 4.21 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $4,000 | 15.58 | 3.90 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.47 | 3.44 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.71 | 3.51 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $4,000 | 15.58 | 3.90 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 12.45 | 3.66 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.05 | 3.65 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.05 | 3.59 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 16.24 | 3.96 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 14.91 | 4.39 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 13.23 | 3.08 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 13.17 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 11.49 | 4.79 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 14.91 | 4.39 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.21 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 16.24 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.30 | 3.32 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 11.98 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,300 | 9.16 | 3.98 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 11.41 | 3.80 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 8.86 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 16.97 | 3.39 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,500 | 16.96 | 3.77 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 15.17 | 3.99 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.64 | 3.57 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 14.56 | 3.73 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 14.21 | 3.47 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,500 | 13.57 | 3.88 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 13.38 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,600 | 12.18 | 4.68 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,600 | 11.81 | 4.54 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,500 | 10.77 | 4.31 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 12.85 | 4.28 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 10.18 | 4.24 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,100 | 13.10 | 4.23 |
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.