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 | $11,000 | 43.73 | 3.98 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $10,300 | 39.30 | 3.82 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,500 | 37.73 | 3.59 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $9,600 | 33.62 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $7,400 | 30.03 | 4.06 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $11,000 | 43.73 | 3.98 |
| Javier Assad | CHC | $8,300 | 32.41 | 3.91 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $7,300 | 28.28 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 14.91 | 3.64 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.93 | 3.49 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,300 | 12.92 | 3.92 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 11.97 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pagés | STL | $2,100 | 9.07 | 4.32 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.30 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,300 | 12.92 | 3.92 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $2,600 | 10.20 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.91 | 4.11 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 11.68 | 3.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.19 | 3.20 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 9.59 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.91 | 4.11 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 9.59 | 3.31 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.19 | 3.20 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 11.68 | 3.07 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.53 | 3.98 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,500 | 13.00 | 3.72 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.47 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 13.53 | 3.98 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,200 | 11.93 | 3.73 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,900 | 10.83 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 11.59 | 3.13 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 10.93 | 3.41 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $3,400 | 10.35 | 3.04 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 10.27 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 10.27 | 3.54 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 10.93 | 3.41 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 9.19 | 3.40 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,700 | 8.76 | 3.25 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,100 | 16.23 | 3.18 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.79 | 3.45 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,400 | 13.51 | 3.97 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 13.47 | 3.45 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,200 | 13.38 | 3.19 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,800 | 12.71 | 3.34 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 12.51 | 3.48 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 12.44 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,000 | 11.34 | 5.67 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $2,600 | 11.42 | 4.39 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,600 | 10.93 | 4.20 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 10.62 | 4.09 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.07 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $3,400 | 13.51 | 3.97 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $3,100 | 12.26 | 3.96 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
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.