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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,600 | 45.68 | 4.31 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,800 | 44.14 | 4.09 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,900 | 41.90 | 3.84 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,300 | 37.77 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,300 | 37.77 | 4.55 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,600 | 45.68 | 4.31 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $8,800 | 36.87 | 4.19 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,800 | 44.14 | 4.09 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 14.97 | 3.33 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 13.26 | 3.23 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.98 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.56 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Porter | KC | $2,400 | 12.19 | 5.08 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,200 | 10.05 | 4.57 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 10.16 | 4.42 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,100 | 8.98 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 15.00 | 3.49 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.53 | 3.48 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.35 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 9.87 | 4.11 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.29 | 4.10 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 15.75 | 3.94 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.00 | 3.33 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 13.93 | 3.24 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 13.21 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,100 | 13.18 | 4.25 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 13.21 | 4.00 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 12.29 | 3.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 13.69 | 3.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.43 | 3.73 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.05 | 3.43 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,300 | 12.48 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 9.89 | 4.50 |
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 9.02 | 4.10 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,900 | 11.71 | 4.04 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 19.27 | 3.85 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,000 | 15.12 | 3.78 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,400 | 15.02 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 14.25 | 3.65 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,700 | 13.91 | 3.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.43 | 3.53 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,200 | 13.05 | 4.08 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 10.92 | 4.96 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,600 | 11.53 | 4.44 |
| José Azocar | SD | $2,100 | 9.23 | 4.40 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 12.56 | 4.33 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 11.14 | 4.13 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,700 | 11.12 | 4.12 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.10 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 11.86 | 4.09 |
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.