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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $8,200 | 21.63 | 2.64 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,800 | 18.84 | 2.14 |
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $9,200 | 18.78 | 2.04 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $7,800 | 17.29 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $8,200 | 21.63 | 2.64 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $7,800 | 17.29 | 2.22 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,800 | 18.84 | 2.14 |
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $9,200 | 18.78 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 7.97 | 1.59 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 7.73 | 2.42 |
| Mike Zunino | CLE | $3,400 | 6.79 | 2.00 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,100 | 6.15 | 2.93 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 7.73 | 2.42 |
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $2,500 | 5.94 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 9.37 | 1.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.10 | 1.57 |
| Ty France | SEA | $4,600 | 8.79 | 1.91 |
| C.J. Cron | COL | $4,800 | 8.16 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,100 | 6.15 | 2.93 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,700 | 6.72 | 2.49 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.46 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,200 | 7.73 | 2.42 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $4,500 | 8.96 | 1.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,400 | 7.27 | 1.65 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $3,600 | 7.08 | 1.97 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,900 | 7.05 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,400 | 5.01 | 2.09 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $4,500 | 8.96 | 1.99 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $3,600 | 7.08 | 1.97 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,900 | 7.05 | 1.81 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,900 | 9.46 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 8.34 | 1.57 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,800 | 7.98 | 1.66 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $5,100 | 7.87 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,000 | 4.81 | 2.41 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,900 | 9.46 | 1.93 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,100 | 3.91 | 1.86 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $4,600 | 7.82 | 1.70 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.62 | 1.46 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,100 | 8.52 | 1.67 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 8.03 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $4,500 | 7.58 | 1.68 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,100 | 8.52 | 1.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,500 | 11.18 | 2.03 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $5,300 | 10.76 | 2.03 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 9.42 | 1.65 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 9.31 | 4.66 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.98 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $5,400 | 8.81 | 1.63 |
| Kris Bryant | COL | $4,900 | 8.32 | 1.70 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,000 | 7.95 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,000 | 9.31 | 4.66 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,200 | 5.62 | 2.56 |
| Oscar Colás | CWS | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 7.28 | 2.35 |
| José Azocar | SD | $2,100 | 4.92 | 2.34 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,400 | 5.17 | 2.15 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,300 | 6.91 | 2.09 |
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.