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 | $11,600 | 45.68 | 3.94 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,200 | 41.68 | 3.72 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 40.78 | 3.71 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,400 | 31.33 | 3.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,600 | 45.68 | 3.94 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,200 | 41.68 | 3.72 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 40.78 | 3.71 |
| Zack Greinke | KC | $6,600 | 23.64 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 14.71 | 3.68 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 13.58 | 4.38 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 13.12 | 3.75 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 11.82 | 4.54 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 13.58 | 4.38 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 11.93 | 4.26 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,200 | 13.51 | 3.22 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 12.03 | 3.44 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 11.85 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,500 | 10.41 | 4.16 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.09 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.22 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 13.34 | 3.81 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 13.07 | 3.53 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,400 | 12.31 | 5.13 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,000 | 12.11 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,400 | 12.31 | 5.13 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 8.20 | 3.91 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.21 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 12.13 | 3.57 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 11.83 | 3.94 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,300 | 11.43 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,200 | 8.90 | 4.04 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 11.83 | 3.94 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 16.89 | 3.75 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 14.34 | 4.10 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.27 | 3.10 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 14.22 | 3.47 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 14.10 | 4.86 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 13.94 | 3.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.59 | 3.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 13.43 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,000 | 10.17 | 5.09 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 14.10 | 4.86 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,000 | 8.75 | 4.37 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,700 | 11.69 | 4.33 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,000 | 12.74 | 4.25 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.27 | 4.23 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 10.58 | 4.23 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,100 | 8.75 | 4.17 |
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.