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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,500 | 25.07 | 2.39 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,500 | 22.65 | 2.38 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,800 | 21.10 | 2.15 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $8,300 | 19.09 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,500 | 25.07 | 2.39 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,500 | 22.65 | 2.38 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $8,300 | 19.09 | 2.30 |
| Javier Assad | CHC | $8,000 | 17.99 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 9.16 | 2.13 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 9.06 | 1.56 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,500 | 7.96 | 1.77 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $4,400 | 7.79 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 6.65 | 3.32 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 11.34 | 1.80 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.78 | 1.85 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 9.77 | 1.60 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 9.16 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 6.65 | 3.32 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 9.25 | 1.97 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,100 | 8.90 | 1.75 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.09 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,500 | 8.47 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 6.96 | 2.32 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $3,300 | 7.03 | 2.13 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.09 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,900 | 6.05 | 2.09 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 10.67 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 10.37 | 2.16 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,400 | 9.88 | 1.83 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 9.59 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $3,800 | 9.01 | 2.37 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 7.55 | 2.22 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 10.37 | 2.16 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 8.78 | 1.57 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,200 | 8.23 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,500 | 6.05 | 2.42 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $4,300 | 9.71 | 2.26 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,600 | 6.83 | 1.90 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,700 | 10.36 | 1.82 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.33 | 1.81 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $4,300 | 10.18 | 2.37 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $6,200 | 10.12 | 1.63 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,300 | 9.67 | 1.82 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $4,300 | 9.67 | 2.25 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,500 | 9.45 | 2.10 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,500 | 8.10 | 3.24 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,200 | 8.78 | 2.75 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,100 | 8.49 | 2.74 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 6.29 | 2.62 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,800 | 6.98 | 2.49 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,800 | 6.87 | 2.45 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $4,300 | 10.18 | 2.37 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,000 | 9.44 | 2.36 |
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.