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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,200 | 26.27 | 2.58 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,400 | 24.01 | 2.31 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $7,900 | 20.94 | 2.65 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 19.75 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $7,900 | 20.94 | 2.65 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,200 | 26.27 | 2.58 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $5,200 | 13.23 | 2.54 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,400 | 24.01 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,500 | 9.38 | 2.08 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,900 | 9.28 | 1.89 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 9.00 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.54 |
| Austin Wynns | COL | $2,000 | 6.27 | 3.14 |
| Brett Sullivan | SD | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 6.61 | 2.87 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,900 | 11.14 | 1.89 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,700 | 10.54 | 2.24 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 10.10 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,200 | 7.80 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,300 | 7.67 | 3.33 |
| Austin Wynns | COL | $2,000 | 6.27 | 3.14 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 8.65 | 3.09 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,700 | 9.23 | 1.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 8.77 | 1.95 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 8.47 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,500 | 7.94 | 3.18 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,400 | 7.55 | 3.14 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.68 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,300 | 8.13 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 10.27 | 1.74 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,900 | 9.81 | 1.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,000 | 9.63 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 9.01 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 7.89 | 3.15 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 5.97 | 2.60 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.57 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 9.29 | 1.93 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $4,500 | 8.68 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,000 | 8.70 | 4.35 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,200 | 6.77 | 3.08 |
| Hanser Alberto | CWS | $2,900 | 7.96 | 2.74 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.78 | 1.69 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.44 | 1.71 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 10.25 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 10.20 | 1.62 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,500 | 10.19 | 1.85 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,100 | 9.91 | 2.42 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,200 | 9.91 | 1.91 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,600 | 8.66 | 3.33 |
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,000 | 6.36 | 3.18 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.67 | 3.18 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 9.10 | 3.14 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,300 | 7.16 | 3.11 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,700 | 8.27 | 3.06 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.04 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,400 | 7.14 | 2.97 |
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.