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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $9,300 | 41.95 | 4.51 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 41.90 | 3.77 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $11,400 | 39.58 | 3.47 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,600 | 37.04 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $9,300 | 41.95 | 4.51 |
| James Kaprielian | OAK | $5,900 | 24.09 | 4.08 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,500 | 28.71 | 3.83 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 41.90 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,300 | 15.36 | 3.57 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.79 | 3.28 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.31 | 3.41 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 13.19 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 8.46 | 4.23 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,500 | 10.40 | 4.16 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,800 | 11.29 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,400 | 14.26 | 3.24 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.47 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.81 | 4.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.57 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 11.13 | 4.45 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,800 | 11.47 | 4.10 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.81 | 4.00 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 9.74 | 3.89 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 12.55 | 3.22 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 13.02 | 4.07 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 11.10 | 3.83 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 9.52 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 11.96 | 3.52 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 11.85 | 3.49 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 11.50 | 3.83 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,000 | 11.40 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,700 | 10.57 | 3.92 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.96 | 3.55 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,300 | 15.55 | 4.71 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.98 | 3.33 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 14.25 | 3.03 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,000 | 13.95 | 3.49 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,600 | 13.77 | 3.83 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,700 | 13.69 | 3.70 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,300 | 13.64 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Dickerson | WSH | $2,000 | 9.84 | 4.92 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,300 | 15.55 | 4.71 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 11.67 | 4.67 |
| Jonathan Davis | MIA | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.50 |
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,500 | 11.09 | 4.43 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.41 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,800 | 12.26 | 4.38 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.36 |
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.