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 | $10,100 | 35.91 | 3.56 |
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $9,900 | 35.03 | 3.54 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $9,500 | 34.72 | 3.65 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,100 | 30.82 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $7,000 | 30.38 | 4.34 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $9,500 | 34.72 | 3.65 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,100 | 35.91 | 3.56 |
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $9,900 | 35.03 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 12.73 | 3.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 12.06 | 3.09 |
| Ty France | SEA | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.98 |
| C.J. Cron | COL | $3,100 | 10.94 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | CLE | $2,100 | 9.12 | 4.34 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $2,500 | 10.07 | 4.03 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
| Ty France | SEA | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,700 | 12.03 | 4.46 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 9.62 | 3.43 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,600 | 8.08 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,700 | 12.03 | 4.46 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 9.62 | 3.43 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,600 | 8.08 | 3.11 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 10.95 | 2.88 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 10.38 | 3.24 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,100 | 9.94 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| David Hensley | HOU | $2,000 | 7.72 | 3.86 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 9.11 | 3.80 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,300 | 7.88 | 3.43 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,000 | 11.73 | 3.91 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,700 | 11.38 | 3.07 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.28 | 2.82 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.05 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,700 | 10.68 | 3.96 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,000 | 11.73 | 3.91 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,300 | 8.75 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 14.75 | 3.69 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,600 | 14.39 | 4.00 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 12.73 | 3.11 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,200 | 12.72 | 5.78 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 12.00 | 3.75 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $3,700 | 11.36 | 3.07 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,500 | 11.16 | 3.19 |
| Kris Bryant | COL | $3,300 | 10.85 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,200 | 12.72 | 5.78 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,600 | 14.39 | 4.00 |
| Cooper Hummel | SEA | $2,000 | 7.70 | 3.85 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,200 | 12.00 | 3.75 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $2,500 | 9.24 | 3.70 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 14.75 | 3.69 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,000 | 7.22 | 3.61 |
| Yonathan Daza | COL | $2,200 | 7.90 | 3.59 |
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.