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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 43.53 | 3.92 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,000 | 41.78 | 4.18 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,400 | 38.66 | 3.72 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $9,200 | 36.62 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,000 | 41.78 | 4.18 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,000 | 36.12 | 4.01 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,500 | 29.99 | 4.00 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $9,200 | 36.62 | 3.98 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.78 | 3.04 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 11.83 | 3.70 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 11.28 | 4.51 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 11.13 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 11.28 | 4.51 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 9.83 | 4.27 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.26 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.57 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.78 | 3.28 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.36 | 3.63 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 11.29 | 3.05 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $3,200 | 11.28 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,300 | 8.57 | 3.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.36 | 3.63 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,800 | 9.93 | 3.55 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $3,200 | 11.28 | 3.52 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 14.99 | 4.05 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 11.81 | 2.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 11.04 | 3.15 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 10.46 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 14.99 | 4.05 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 9.20 | 3.54 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 10.46 | 3.49 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 9.62 | 3.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,200 | 13.08 | 4.09 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 11.49 | 3.38 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 11.02 | 3.34 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,500 | 10.81 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,200 | 13.08 | 4.09 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,700 | 9.86 | 3.65 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,700 | 9.69 | 3.59 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,200 | 7.60 | 3.45 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 14.67 | 4.08 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.42 | 3.20 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,800 | 13.78 | 3.63 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,700 | 13.60 | 3.68 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,800 | 13.22 | 3.48 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,400 | 12.89 | 3.79 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 12.70 | 4.54 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,800 | 12.62 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 12.70 | 4.54 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,500 | 11.18 | 4.47 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,800 | 12.24 | 4.37 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 14.67 | 4.08 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 10.59 | 4.07 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
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.