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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $10,000 | 42.20 | 4.22 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 35.98 | 3.79 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,300 | 34.41 | 4.15 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,200 | 32.96 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $10,000 | 42.20 | 4.22 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,300 | 34.41 | 4.15 |
| Cristopher Sánchez | PHI | $8,200 | 32.96 | 4.02 |
| Julian Aguiar | CIN | $6,600 | 25.80 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 12.86 | 4.02 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,000 | 12.47 | 4.16 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,300 | 12.31 | 3.73 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,600 | 12.13 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,000 | 12.47 | 4.16 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 12.86 | 4.02 |
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.93 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 11.92 | 3.85 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 12.22 | 3.82 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.25 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 11.44 | 3.37 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.31 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 11.46 | 4.25 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.87 | 3.88 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,200 | 12.22 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 15.85 | 3.60 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.86 | 4.02 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,200 | 14.30 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.70 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 12.18 | 4.06 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 14.86 | 4.02 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.70 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.31 | 3.52 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.02 | 3.55 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 10.90 | 3.21 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,300 | 10.63 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,100 | 11.02 | 3.55 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 12.31 | 3.52 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,600 | 9.05 | 3.48 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 9.46 | 3.38 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 15.49 | 3.23 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,700 | 15.21 | 4.11 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 14.62 | 3.75 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,300 | 14.47 | 4.39 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 13.66 | 4.55 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 13.30 | 4.16 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 13.11 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 13.11 | 4.68 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,000 | 13.66 | 4.55 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.94 | 4.42 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,300 | 14.47 | 4.39 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 12.33 | 4.25 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 13.30 | 4.16 |
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.