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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,500 | 37.27 | 3.55 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,800 | 36.88 | 3.41 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,900 | 36.38 | 3.67 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,100 | 35.20 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | KC | $7,400 | 29.15 | 3.94 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $9,000 | 35.19 | 3.91 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $7,800 | 30.40 | 3.90 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $8,000 | 31.15 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 15.21 | 3.54 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 14.18 | 3.46 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.99 | 3.59 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,100 | 13.39 | 4.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 10.25 | 5.12 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 12.09 | 4.32 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,100 | 13.39 | 4.32 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,200 | 14.08 | 3.35 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 12.23 | 3.22 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.94 | 3.98 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 11.75 | 4.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 11.75 | 4.70 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.94 | 3.98 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 9.89 | 3.96 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 14.23 | 4.18 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 11.56 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,400 | 14.23 | 4.18 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,800 | 10.53 | 3.76 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.47 | 3.20 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.86 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.84 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,700 | 10.92 | 4.04 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.95 | 3.86 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,900 | 10.85 | 3.74 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,700 | 13.48 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.45 | 3.29 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 14.24 | 3.96 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,700 | 13.76 | 3.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.76 | 3.20 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,400 | 13.73 | 4.04 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,800 | 13.52 | 3.56 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,500 | 13.38 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,000 | 11.39 | 5.69 |
| Óscar Mercado | STL | $2,000 | 9.39 | 4.69 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,400 | 13.73 | 4.04 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,400 | 9.69 | 4.04 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 14.24 | 3.96 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
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.