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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $10,500 | 44.19 | 4.21 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 39.45 | 3.55 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,300 | 35.76 | 3.47 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,200 | 34.64 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $10,500 | 44.19 | 4.21 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $7,500 | 30.01 | 4.00 |
| Adrian Houser | MIL | $7,000 | 26.51 | 3.79 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,200 | 34.64 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 15.09 | 3.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,700 | 14.38 | 3.06 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.83 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 12.22 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 11.41 | 4.39 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,700 | 11.04 | 4.09 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.53 | 4.04 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 14.00 | 3.26 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.94 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.03 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,100 | 8.88 | 4.23 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,300 | 9.50 | 4.13 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.53 | 4.04 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.94 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 14.63 | 4.57 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 14.62 | 3.32 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.65 | 4.01 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.38 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 14.63 | 4.57 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.65 | 4.01 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 10.99 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 14.13 | 3.36 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 13.07 | 3.27 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.45 | 3.19 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 12.02 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 11.76 | 5.35 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.33 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 8.79 | 3.99 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,700 | 10.28 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 17.19 | 3.44 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.47 | 3.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 14.84 | 3.80 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,200 | 14.24 | 3.39 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 14.22 | 4.31 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 14.16 | 3.73 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,500 | 13.88 | 3.08 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.60 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 13.38 | 4.62 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $2,000 | 9.16 | 4.58 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 13.17 | 4.54 |
| José Azocar | SD | $2,100 | 9.48 | 4.51 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 11.56 | 4.45 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.60 | 4.39 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 14.22 | 4.31 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,500 | 10.69 | 4.27 |
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.