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 | $9,300 | 38.23 | 4.11 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,800 | 29.05 | 2.96 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,600 | 26.82 | 3.12 |
| Austin Gomber | COL | $7,900 | 20.81 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,300 | 38.23 | 4.11 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,600 | 26.82 | 3.12 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,800 | 29.05 | 2.96 |
| Austin Gomber | COL | $7,900 | 20.81 | 2.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 13.04 | 4.50 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,300 | 12.79 | 3.88 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,700 | 11.80 | 3.19 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 10.92 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,900 | 13.04 | 4.50 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,300 | 12.79 | 3.88 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 10.92 | 3.77 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,100 | 7.66 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 11.24 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,700 | 11.24 | 3.04 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.42 | 4.01 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 14.29 | 3.76 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 12.55 | 3.69 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,900 | 11.59 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 14.42 | 4.01 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 14.29 | 3.76 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,400 | 12.55 | 3.69 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $2,700 | 8.86 | 3.28 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,500 | 11.41 | 3.26 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.00 | 3.87 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,500 | 9.10 | 3.64 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,500 | 11.41 | 3.26 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,500 | 13.58 | 3.02 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,600 | 13.57 | 3.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.23 | 3.23 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.99 | 4.48 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 12.25 | 3.60 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,300 | 11.96 | 3.62 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $2,800 | 11.84 | 4.23 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,700 | 11.78 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.99 | 4.48 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,700 | 11.78 | 4.36 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 10.81 | 4.32 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $2,800 | 11.84 | 4.23 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,600 | 13.57 | 3.77 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,500 | 9.36 | 3.74 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,300 | 11.96 | 3.62 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,400 | 12.25 | 3.60 |
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.