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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,500 | 34.45 | 3.28 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,300 | 31.64 | 3.40 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,500 | 31.41 | 4.19 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,700 | 30.77 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | ARI | $7,500 | 31.41 | 4.19 |
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $7,000 | 24.38 | 3.48 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,300 | 31.64 | 3.40 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,000 | 30.21 | 3.36 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 12.36 | 3.34 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 12.31 | 4.56 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.26 | 4.09 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 11.18 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 12.31 | 4.56 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 10.35 | 4.50 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,000 | 12.26 | 4.09 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,000 | 11.05 | 3.68 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.19 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 7.47 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 10.86 | 3.19 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 7.47 | 2.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 13.78 | 3.63 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 10.09 | 3.60 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 8.83 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 13.78 | 3.63 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 10.09 | 3.60 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 8.83 | 2.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,600 | 12.68 | 3.52 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 10.55 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,600 | 12.68 | 3.52 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 10.55 | 3.20 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,200 | 13.94 | 3.32 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.59 | 4.69 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.21 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,600 | 12.06 | 3.35 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,900 | 13.59 | 4.69 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,800 | 11.11 | 3.97 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.77 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,100 | 7.89 | 3.76 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 10.65 | 3.67 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,000 | 10.88 | 3.63 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,800 | 9.80 | 3.50 |
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.