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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,500 | 40.30 | 3.84 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $8,900 | 38.43 | 4.32 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $11,200 | 37.80 | 3.37 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $10,400 | 34.91 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,000 | 34.61 | 4.33 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $8,900 | 38.43 | 4.32 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,000 | 32.87 | 4.11 |
| JT Brubaker | PIT | $7,800 | 31.00 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.77 | 3.04 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,800 | 12.55 | 3.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 12.54 | 2.92 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 11.94 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darick Hall | PHI | $2,000 | 9.98 | 4.99 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,000 | 9.29 | 4.64 |
| Ji-Man Choi | TB | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,300 | 10.17 | 4.42 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 12.85 | 3.13 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,800 | 12.04 | 4.30 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.96 | 3.07 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $2,700 | 11.12 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,800 | 12.04 | 4.30 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,100 | 8.72 | 4.15 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,500 | 10.38 | 4.15 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $2,700 | 11.12 | 4.12 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 12.01 | 3.64 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,600 | 11.93 | 3.31 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,100 | 11.77 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 11.74 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 10.85 | 4.52 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,300 | 9.22 | 4.01 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 8.96 | 3.90 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,000 | 7.65 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.12 | 3.28 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 11.98 | 2.92 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 11.83 | 2.82 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,900 | 11.25 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,000 | 9.26 | 4.63 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 10.59 | 4.41 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,400 | 10.35 | 4.31 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,500 | 10.63 | 4.25 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,300 | 15.51 | 2.93 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.25 | 3.01 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 12.71 | 2.96 |
| Stone Garrett | ARI | $2,700 | 12.56 | 4.65 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,800 | 11.96 | 3.15 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,500 | 11.88 | 2.64 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,200 | 11.78 | 3.68 |
| Hunter Renfroe | MIL | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,100 | 11.35 | 5.40 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 10.78 | 5.39 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,400 | 11.51 | 4.79 |
| Stone Garrett | ARI | $2,700 | 12.56 | 4.65 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 10.54 | 4.58 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,200 | 9.79 | 4.45 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,100 | 9.18 | 4.37 |
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.