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 | $10,500 | 45.65 | 4.35 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $11,500 | 41.60 | 3.62 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,800 | 38.97 | 4.43 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,700 | 36.60 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,800 | 38.97 | 4.43 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,500 | 45.65 | 4.35 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,700 | 36.60 | 3.77 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $11,500 | 41.60 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 14.67 | 3.67 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 14.02 | 3.89 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,800 | 13.55 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,200 | 10.26 | 4.66 |
| Brett Sullivan | SD | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.17 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.21 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 13.18 | 3.30 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 12.01 | 3.75 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 11.52 | 4.61 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 11.47 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 11.52 | 4.61 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 10.66 | 4.10 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,200 | 12.01 | 3.75 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,800 | 10.51 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 13.26 | 3.49 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.42 | 3.36 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,200 | 11.96 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,400 | 10.33 | 4.30 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 8.39 | 3.99 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,600 | 10.23 | 3.93 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 11.51 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.26 | 4.09 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,100 | 11.03 | 3.56 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,100 | 11.01 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.97 | 4.13 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.26 | 4.09 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,200 | 8.76 | 3.98 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 14.05 | 3.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 13.77 | 3.44 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 13.73 | 3.52 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,200 | 13.39 | 3.19 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.33 | 3.10 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.47 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 12.96 | 3.01 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,700 | 12.94 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,400 | 11.81 | 4.92 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,400 | 11.39 | 4.75 |
| Jurickson Profar | COL | $2,400 | 10.83 | 4.51 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $2,900 | 12.92 | 4.45 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 10.61 | 4.42 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,000 | 12.75 | 4.25 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.22 |
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.