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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $11,400 | 49.35 | 4.33 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,500 | 43.51 | 4.14 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,800 | 38.09 | 3.53 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $11,000 | 37.23 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $11,400 | 49.35 | 4.33 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,500 | 43.51 | 4.14 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $7,500 | 29.61 | 3.95 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $8,900 | 34.11 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.73 | 3.52 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,100 | 13.01 | 4.20 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,400 | 12.59 | 2.86 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.51 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 10.56 | 4.59 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,100 | 13.01 | 4.20 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,700 | 11.28 | 4.18 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 10.92 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 14.16 | 3.45 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 14.08 | 3.81 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 12.87 | 3.22 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.46 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 14.08 | 3.81 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 12.46 | 3.78 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.06 | 3.69 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 10.51 | 3.62 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,700 | 12.18 | 3.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 11.89 | 3.05 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,200 | 11.82 | 3.69 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 11.79 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 10.37 | 3.70 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,200 | 11.82 | 3.69 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 11.79 | 3.68 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 14.20 | 3.23 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 13.13 | 3.55 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 12.55 | 2.99 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $3,900 | 11.98 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,400 | 10.19 | 4.25 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 8.89 | 4.04 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.99 |
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,400 | 9.20 | 3.83 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 14.03 | 3.69 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.98 | 3.49 |
| Hunter Renfroe | LAA | $3,900 | 13.51 | 3.46 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.49 | 3.14 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.42 | 2.92 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,400 | 13.41 | 3.05 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,300 | 12.84 | 3.89 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $2,900 | 12.81 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,000 | 11.24 | 5.62 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $2,900 | 12.81 | 4.42 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.22 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.04 | 4.15 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 8.66 | 4.12 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 8.97 | 4.08 |
| Nelson Velázquez | CHC | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
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.