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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,000 | 35.42 | 3.54 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,200 | 34.49 | 3.38 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,400 | 33.38 | 3.97 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $11,200 | 32.74 | 2.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $7,100 | 28.79 | 4.06 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,400 | 33.38 | 3.97 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,000 | 35.42 | 3.54 |
| Spencer Turnbull | PHI | $8,200 | 28.83 | 3.52 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.47 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.34 | 3.16 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.30 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Cooper | CHC | $2,300 | 10.01 | 4.35 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
| Tom Murphy | SF | $2,200 | 8.93 | 4.06 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 14.01 | 3.42 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.29 | 3.59 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.65 | 4.16 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.99 | 4.07 |
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.92 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,800 | 15.61 | 4.11 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.01 | 3.50 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.40 | 3.83 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.67 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,800 | 15.61 | 4.11 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 13.40 | 3.83 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 11.62 | 3.75 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 12.54 | 3.48 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.43 | 3.09 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.97 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 10.93 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.97 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,700 | 9.82 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 15.02 | 3.41 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 14.89 | 3.55 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 14.32 | 3.98 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 14.30 | 4.47 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 13.88 | 3.23 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.88 | 3.38 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.50 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,600 | 12.04 | 4.63 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,700 | 12.36 | 4.58 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,500 | 11.34 | 4.53 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 14.30 | 4.47 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.05 |
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.