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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $10,500 | 41.80 | 3.98 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $10,200 | 40.01 | 3.92 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,600 | 34.75 | 3.62 |
| Luis Severino | NYY | $9,900 | 32.78 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,000 | 32.44 | 4.05 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $10,500 | 41.80 | 3.98 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $10,200 | 40.01 | 3.92 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAD | $8,700 | 32.71 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 12.76 | 3.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 11.43 | 2.66 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,300 | 11.21 | 3.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,800 | 10.58 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,100 | 7.74 | 3.69 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,000 | 7.29 | 3.64 |
| Carlos Santana | SEA | $2,500 | 8.97 | 3.59 |
| Austin Nola | SD | $2,000 | 7.17 | 3.59 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.30 | 3.08 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,900 | 9.47 | 3.26 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $2,900 | 9.47 | 3.26 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.30 | 3.08 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.03 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,200 | 11.28 | 3.53 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $4,200 | 10.88 | 2.59 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,300 | 8.38 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,100 | 8.08 | 3.85 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,300 | 8.38 | 3.64 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,200 | 11.28 | 3.53 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,300 | 11.71 | 2.72 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,600 | 11.58 | 3.22 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,600 | 11.56 | 2.51 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 10.08 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | LAD | $2,800 | 9.32 | 3.33 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,600 | 11.58 | 3.22 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,700 | 8.46 | 3.13 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $2,700 | 7.86 | 2.91 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,800 | 14.78 | 3.08 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 14.24 | 2.85 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.41 | 3.53 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,300 | 13.34 | 3.10 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $4,300 | 12.49 | 2.90 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 11.97 | 2.99 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,300 | 11.94 | 3.62 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,100 | 11.68 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,200 | 9.47 | 4.30 |
| Wil Myers | SD | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,100 | 8.02 | 3.82 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,100 | 11.68 | 3.77 |
| Oscar González | CLE | $2,400 | 8.89 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,300 | 11.94 | 3.62 |
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.