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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $11,000 | 32.48 | 2.95 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $8,800 | 28.91 | 3.29 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,600 | 26.85 | 2.80 |
| Allan Winans | ATL | $5,500 | 26.50 | 4.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Winans | ATL | $5,500 | 26.50 | 4.82 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $6,100 | 21.16 | 3.47 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $8,800 | 28.91 | 3.29 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $6,900 | 21.73 | 3.15 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 13.72 | 3.71 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 12.03 | 2.73 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,300 | 11.60 | 3.51 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,000 | 8.52 | 4.26 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,000 | 8.39 | 4.19 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $2,700 | 10.77 | 3.99 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.97 | 3.88 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 13.43 | 4.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,200 | 12.93 | 3.08 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.88 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,300 | 10.18 | 4.43 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 13.43 | 4.07 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 13.97 | 3.88 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.88 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 14.36 | 3.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,600 | 14.36 | 3.99 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 11.58 | 3.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.02 | 3.69 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 11.70 | 3.08 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 10.65 | 3.55 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 10.01 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,300 | 9.95 | 4.33 |
| Tyler Nevin | OAK | $2,000 | 8.46 | 4.23 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.01 | 3.93 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 9.19 | 3.83 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,300 | 15.47 | 3.60 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 15.25 | 3.39 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 14.72 | 3.59 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,800 | 13.22 | 3.48 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,100 | 13.13 | 4.23 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $3,200 | 12.14 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $2,600 | 12.11 | 4.66 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,100 | 9.44 | 4.49 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,100 | 13.13 | 4.23 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,200 | 9.08 | 4.13 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
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.