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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,900 | 46.07 | 4.65 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $11,100 | 44.41 | 4.00 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,400 | 39.66 | 3.81 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,600 | 37.72 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,900 | 46.07 | 4.65 |
| Drey Jameson | ARI | $7,400 | 30.65 | 4.14 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $11,100 | 44.41 | 4.00 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,400 | 39.66 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,600 | 14.45 | 3.14 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $3,600 | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,300 | 10.19 | 4.43 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 10.07 | 4.38 |
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,100 | 8.46 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.75 | 3.53 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,600 | 12.87 | 3.57 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 12.11 | 2.88 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 12.09 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,000 | 7.29 | 3.64 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 10.77 | 3.59 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,600 | 12.87 | 3.57 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 12.09 | 3.56 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 12.48 | 3.12 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 11.98 | 3.24 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,900 | 11.88 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 11.66 | 4.32 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,500 | 9.64 | 3.86 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 12.53 | 3.80 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 10.86 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 13.75 | 3.27 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 13.60 | 3.24 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $4,400 | 12.54 | 2.85 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,400 | 12.52 | 2.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 10.97 | 3.78 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,100 | 11.61 | 3.74 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $3,400 | 15.58 | 4.58 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 14.60 | 3.24 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,600 | 14.57 | 4.05 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.37 | 3.27 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 14.19 | 3.64 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.10 | 3.28 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,000 | 13.69 | 3.42 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.25 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $3,400 | 15.58 | 4.58 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,500 | 10.92 | 4.37 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 8.97 | 4.27 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.12 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,000 | 12.21 | 4.07 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,600 | 14.57 | 4.05 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 9.59 | 4.00 |
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.