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 | $11,300 | 24.42 | 2.16 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,900 | 17.67 | 1.62 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $7,600 | 17.54 | 2.31 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,500 | 17.17 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $7,200 | 16.66 | 2.31 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $7,600 | 17.54 | 2.31 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $11,300 | 24.42 | 2.16 |
| Kyle Wright | ATL | $6,000 | 12.58 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.36 | 1.83 |
| Logan Porter | KC | $7,800 | 9.31 | 1.19 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.55 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | SEA | $2,000 | 5.88 | 2.94 |
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.85 | 1.69 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.07 | 1.65 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $9,000 | 9.86 | 1.10 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.54 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | SEA | $2,000 | 5.88 | 2.94 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 11.36 | 1.83 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,800 | 10.66 | 2.22 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 9.60 | 1.57 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,900 | 9.53 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,900 | 9.53 | 2.44 |
| Luis Garcia | WAS | $3,000 | 7.02 | 2.34 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,800 | 10.66 | 2.22 |
| Amed Rosario | LAD | $3,700 | 7.95 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 12.16 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $9,800 | 10.86 | 1.11 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,700 | 10.46 | 1.56 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,500 | 9.73 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 4.88 | 2.33 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 5.77 | 2.31 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,100 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,200 | 7.06 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,400 | 13.70 | 2.54 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.13 | 1.05 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 9.93 | 1.87 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,600 | 9.54 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,400 | 13.70 | 2.54 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,600 | 6.43 | 2.47 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $3,600 | 8.27 | 2.30 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,500 | 5.62 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 13.16 | 1.91 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,500 | 11.51 | 1.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 11.09 | 1.85 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,300 | 10.84 | 2.05 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.51 | 1.88 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,500 | 10.33 | 1.88 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,700 | 10.09 | 1.77 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,300 | 9.57 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,300 | 9.31 | 4.05 |
| Jose Azocar | SD | $2,000 | 6.95 | 3.48 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $3,200 | 9.37 | 2.93 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
| Tony Kemp | OAK | $2,800 | 7.93 | 2.83 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $3,200 | 8.74 | 2.73 |
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.