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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,000 | 40.79 | 3.71 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,500 | 36.96 | 3.89 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,700 | 36.85 | 3.80 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,400 | 35.56 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,800 | 35.13 | 3.99 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,500 | 36.96 | 3.89 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,700 | 36.85 | 3.80 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,000 | 40.79 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.06 | 3.35 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 13.17 | 2.99 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,700 | 11.53 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 9.78 | 3.62 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,100 | 10.81 | 3.49 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.81 | 3.54 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.69 | 3.17 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.42 | 3.27 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.94 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 11.80 | 3.69 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.81 | 3.54 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.94 | 3.32 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.42 | 3.27 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 12.48 | 2.77 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 9.12 | 2.76 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 9.01 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 12.85 | 3.29 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 9.01 | 3.22 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 12.48 | 2.77 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 9.12 | 2.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 11.70 | 3.34 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 9.37 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 11.70 | 3.34 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 12.38 | 3.17 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 17.86 | 3.80 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,400 | 13.74 | 4.04 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,600 | 13.38 | 3.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.16 | 3.13 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 12.99 | 3.02 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 12.76 | 3.19 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,400 | 9.92 | 4.13 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 10.94 | 4.05 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,400 | 13.74 | 4.04 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 17.86 | 3.80 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,800 | 10.43 | 3.72 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,600 | 13.38 | 3.72 |
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.