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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,900 | 21.74 | 2.44 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,300 | 20.27 | 2.18 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,300 | 19.35 | 2.08 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,500 | 19.32 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,900 | 21.74 | 2.44 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,500 | 14.91 | 2.29 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,300 | 18.52 | 2.23 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $7,900 | 17.44 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,100 | 8.69 | 2.12 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.68 | 2.02 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,400 | 8.65 | 1.97 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.20 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Feduccia | LAD | $2,400 | 6.63 | 2.76 |
| Eric Haase | MIL | $2,600 | 7.08 | 2.72 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,900 | 7.27 | 2.51 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,400 | 5.59 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 9.63 | 1.85 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,300 | 9.45 | 1.78 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.25 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,700 | 8.33 | 3.09 |
| Justin Turner | SEA | $2,900 | 8.26 | 2.85 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.81 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,100 | 5.86 | 2.79 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 9.57 | 1.62 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 9.34 | 2.08 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.26 | 1.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,400 | 7.30 | 3.04 |
| Donovan Walton | SF | $2,000 | 5.47 | 2.73 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,500 | 10.45 | 1.61 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,500 | 10.23 | 1.57 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.20 | 1.59 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,200 | 7.27 | 3.30 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,300 | 9.62 | 2.92 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 6.20 | 2.58 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 10.09 | 2.10 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 9.60 | 1.50 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 9.17 | 1.95 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wagaman | LAA | $2,800 | 8.12 | 2.90 |
| Jon Berti | NYY | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,400 | 5.90 | 2.46 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,300 | 5.55 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,900 | 11.59 | 1.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.98 | 2.03 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,100 | 10.76 | 2.62 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,000 | 10.57 | 1.51 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,400 | 10.40 | 1.62 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,600 | 10.31 | 2.24 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,200 | 10.10 | 1.63 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,500 | 10.08 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 6.75 | 3.38 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,200 | 9.49 | 2.97 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.87 | 2.86 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,100 | 8.84 | 2.85 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,000 | 5.66 | 2.83 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,000 | 5.55 | 2.78 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,600 | 7.22 | 2.78 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
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.