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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,300 | 41.91 | 4.51 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,100 | 40.94 | 3.69 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,800 | 40.87 | 3.78 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,100 | 34.79 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,300 | 41.91 | 4.51 |
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $8,000 | 31.64 | 3.96 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,100 | 34.79 | 3.82 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,800 | 40.87 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 15.89 | 3.69 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 13.55 | 3.31 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,300 | 13.03 | 3.95 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 12.69 | 4.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,400 | 10.30 | 4.29 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 12.69 | 4.23 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 11.70 | 4.18 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,500 | 10.09 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 13.65 | 3.41 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 11.58 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.18 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,900 | 11.73 | 4.05 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,600 | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,400 | 8.87 | 3.69 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 13.70 | 3.70 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.51 | 3.56 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,900 | 12.69 | 3.25 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,400 | 12.59 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,200 | 10.43 | 4.74 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.44 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,200 | 9.03 | 4.10 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,300 | 8.88 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 13.10 | 3.54 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,600 | 12.58 | 3.50 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 12.40 | 3.65 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 12.29 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Ríos | CHC | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.09 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,100 | 12.09 | 3.90 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,300 | 8.73 | 3.80 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,600 | 9.85 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 17.67 | 3.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.79 | 3.36 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,000 | 13.69 | 3.42 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 13.42 | 3.63 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,900 | 13.33 | 3.42 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,600 | 13.29 | 3.69 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 13.28 | 2.95 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 10.63 | 5.06 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 10.59 | 4.23 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,700 | 11.35 | 4.20 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $3,200 | 12.98 | 4.06 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 9.87 | 3.95 |
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.