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 | 46.93 | 4.74 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,600 | 39.37 | 4.10 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,700 | 34.69 | 3.99 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,000 | 34.36 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,900 | 46.93 | 4.74 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,600 | 39.37 | 4.10 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,700 | 34.69 | 3.99 |
| Domingo Germán | NYY | $8,000 | 28.62 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 13.72 | 3.61 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.63 | 3.51 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,100 | 12.16 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,500 | 10.16 | 4.06 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,100 | 12.16 | 3.92 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 15.51 | 3.88 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 11.91 | 3.40 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 11.41 | 3.46 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 10.80 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 15.51 | 3.88 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 8.41 | 3.50 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 11.41 | 3.46 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $2,900 | 10.01 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,700 | 13.07 | 3.53 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 12.93 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 11.67 | 3.54 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,400 | 9.05 | 3.77 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 11.67 | 3.54 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,500 | 13.24 | 5.30 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,700 | 12.78 | 3.45 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.05 | 3.77 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,500 | 13.24 | 5.30 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 12.05 | 3.77 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 9.01 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 15.49 | 3.97 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 13.57 | 3.39 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 12.81 | 3.56 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,300 | 12.66 | 2.94 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,200 | 12.22 | 2.91 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,500 | 12.08 | 3.45 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,000 | 8.32 | 4.16 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.50 | 4.11 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 15.49 | 3.97 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $3,000 | 11.68 | 3.89 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,700 | 10.28 | 3.81 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
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.