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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,500 | 39.04 | 3.72 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,800 | 38.90 | 3.60 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,900 | 37.49 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $10,300 | 36.16 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,000 | 35.39 | 4.42 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,300 | 35.96 | 4.33 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,900 | 37.49 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,500 | 39.04 | 3.72 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 15.23 | 3.71 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.54 | 3.66 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,200 | 12.81 | 5.82 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 12.53 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,200 | 12.81 | 5.82 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,000 | 8.50 | 4.25 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,500 | 10.16 | 4.07 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,000 | 11.33 | 2.83 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,500 | 11.01 | 4.40 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,500 | 11.01 | 4.40 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,000 | 12.73 | 3.18 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 12.13 | 3.46 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,800 | 11.97 | 3.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 11.34 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 8.12 | 3.69 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,100 | 11.04 | 3.56 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 10.20 | 3.52 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 12.13 | 3.46 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Villar | SF | $2,800 | 12.16 | 4.34 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.84 | 2.96 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 10.95 | 3.13 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 10.61 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,300 | 10.44 | 4.54 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,800 | 12.16 | 4.34 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,400 | 9.62 | 4.01 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $2,300 | 9.06 | 3.94 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,800 | 13.11 | 3.45 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 13.02 | 3.03 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 12.70 | 3.18 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,700 | 12.65 | 3.42 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,200 | 12.65 | 3.01 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.62 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 12.53 | 2.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 9.94 | 4.52 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $2,600 | 11.03 | 4.24 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.21 | 4.19 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,000 | 12.25 | 4.08 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,000 | 12.15 | 4.05 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,900 | 11.68 | 4.03 |
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.