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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $9,400 | 31.25 | 3.32 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $11,000 | 30.47 | 2.77 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $10,500 | 29.62 | 2.82 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $8,700 | 28.66 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roansy Contreras | PIT | $7,300 | 25.81 | 3.54 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $9,400 | 31.25 | 3.32 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $8,700 | 28.66 | 3.29 |
| Michael Grove | LAD | $6,000 | 18.39 | 3.07 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,300 | 13.61 | 3.16 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,500 | 10.77 | 3.08 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.93 | 3.87 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 9.96 | 3.83 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $2,700 | 10.18 | 3.77 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,700 | 10.04 | 3.72 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.09 | 3.54 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 11.80 | 3.28 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 10.99 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,400 | 10.50 | 4.38 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $3,000 | 11.75 | 3.92 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.09 | 3.54 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 13.49 | 3.21 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.99 | 3.71 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 11.73 | 3.67 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,800 | 11.32 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.99 | 3.71 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 11.73 | 3.67 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 10.23 | 3.65 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 7.64 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 13.44 | 3.05 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,100 | 12.69 | 3.09 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $4,000 | 12.27 | 3.07 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.83 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,100 | 11.64 | 3.75 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 10.39 | 3.58 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 13.84 | 3.29 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,100 | 13.24 | 3.23 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.65 | 2.94 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.62 |
| Joey Gallo | MIN | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,400 | 10.77 | 4.49 |
| Mark Canha | NYM | $2,700 | 11.12 | 4.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 13.51 | 4.09 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,400 | 9.40 | 3.92 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 12.90 | 3.91 |
| Joey Gallo | MIN | $3,200 | 12.40 | 3.88 |
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.