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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $11,000 | 26.20 | 2.38 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,500 | 25.39 | 2.42 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,400 | 23.22 | 2.47 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,600 | 23.05 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $7,400 | 18.97 | 2.56 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,400 | 23.22 | 2.47 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,500 | 25.39 | 2.42 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,600 | 23.05 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,700 | 9.92 | 2.11 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,200 | 9.62 | 2.29 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 9.21 | 1.84 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.09 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 7.96 | 3.62 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 7.57 | 3.03 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,100 | 5.97 | 2.84 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.84 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,900 | 10.80 | 1.83 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 10.60 | 2.12 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,700 | 9.92 | 2.11 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,100 | 9.83 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,200 | 7.96 | 3.62 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,300 | 7.27 | 3.16 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 7.57 | 3.03 |
| Joey Meneses | WAS | $2,800 | 8.38 | 2.99 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.70 | 1.85 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,500 | 10.38 | 1.89 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $5,000 | 8.84 | 1.77 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 8.66 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,200 | 6.30 | 2.86 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,000 | 8.49 | 2.83 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 6.40 | 2.78 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 9.28 | 1.57 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,200 | 9.16 | 2.18 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,000 | 9.04 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.48 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,200 | 6.27 | 2.85 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,800 | 7.58 | 2.71 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,300 | 9.17 | 1.73 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
| Nick Senzel | CIN | $4,600 | 9.06 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,700 | 7.82 | 2.89 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 11.61 | 1.84 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 10.90 | 1.79 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,800 | 10.77 | 1.86 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.58 | 1.71 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $5,600 | 10.48 | 1.87 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 10.25 | 3.53 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.11 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,100 | 8.14 | 3.88 |
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,000 | 7.19 | 3.59 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 10.25 | 3.53 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,000 | 6.77 | 3.39 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,100 | 6.93 | 3.30 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,000 | 6.52 | 3.26 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,900 | 9.46 | 3.26 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,500 | 7.74 | 3.10 |
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.