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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,500 | 20.02 | 2.35 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,800 | 15.36 | 1.57 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,300 | 13.66 | 1.87 |
| Austin Gomber | COL | $6,500 | 9.70 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,500 | 20.02 | 2.35 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $7,300 | 13.66 | 1.87 |
| Bryse Wilson | MIL | $6,000 | 9.55 | 1.59 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,800 | 15.36 | 1.57 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 9.96 | 2.43 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,300 | 9.13 | 1.45 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
| Elias Diaz | COL | $4,400 | 8.06 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 9.96 | 2.43 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $3,100 | 5.90 | 1.90 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 9.96 | 2.43 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,000 | 9.48 | 1.90 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,300 | 9.13 | 1.45 |
| Michael Toglia | COL | $4,300 | 8.55 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 9.96 | 2.43 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,500 | 5.85 | 2.34 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $3,000 | 6.06 | 2.02 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 8.77 | 1.57 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,900 | 6.35 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,700 | 8.99 | 2.43 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $2,800 | 6.64 | 2.37 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,900 | 6.35 | 2.19 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,600 | 8.77 | 1.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 11.03 | 2.25 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 11.01 | 1.83 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $5,100 | 9.65 | 1.89 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,500 | 8.65 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 11.03 | 2.25 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $5,100 | 9.65 | 1.89 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 11.01 | 1.83 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,900 | 7.03 | 1.80 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.02 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,200 | 8.70 | 1.67 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 8.39 | 2.40 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,600 | 5.81 | 2.24 |
| Justin Turner | TOR | $3,600 | 8.02 | 2.23 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $6,500 | 10.61 | 1.63 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $5,400 | 10.31 | 1.91 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 9.98 | 1.75 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 9.33 | 2.66 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $5,000 | 9.21 | 1.84 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,200 | 8.91 | 2.79 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,800 | 8.20 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,800 | 8.20 | 2.93 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,200 | 8.91 | 2.79 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 9.33 | 2.66 |
| Trey Cabbage | HOU | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $3,500 | 9.00 | 2.57 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,100 | 7.13 | 2.30 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,600 | 8.08 | 2.24 |
| Harold Ramirez | WSH | $3,200 | 6.88 | 2.15 |
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.