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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,300 | 43.19 | 3.82 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,100 | 40.13 | 3.62 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,600 | 38.18 | 3.60 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $9,800 | 37.17 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $9,100 | 36.52 | 4.01 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,300 | 43.19 | 3.82 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $6,500 | 24.68 | 3.80 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $9,800 | 37.17 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,800 | 14.21 | 3.74 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 13.66 | 3.90 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 13.14 | 3.75 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,400 | 12.02 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 13.66 | 3.90 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,600 | 10.13 | 3.90 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,100 | 8.06 | 3.84 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,700 | 10.25 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 14.13 | 3.53 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 11.88 | 3.21 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 11.50 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 10.86 | 4.18 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,700 | 9.98 | 3.70 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 12.57 | 3.31 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,100 | 12.20 | 2.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 11.97 | 3.32 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,200 | 11.10 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,100 | 8.59 | 4.09 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,700 | 10.63 | 3.94 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,800 | 10.91 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 12.95 | 2.94 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 11.63 | 3.06 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,000 | 11.67 | 3.89 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,600 | 10.00 | 3.85 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,700 | 14.63 | 3.95 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,100 | 13.85 | 4.47 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 13.41 | 3.12 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,500 | 13.38 | 2.97 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,200 | 13.29 | 3.16 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.11 | 3.05 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 12.70 | 3.53 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,900 | 12.57 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,200 | 12.50 | 5.68 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,700 | 12.37 | 4.58 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,100 | 13.85 | 4.47 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,000 | 8.23 | 4.11 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,000 | 12.30 | 4.10 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $2,900 | 11.50 | 3.96 |
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.