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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $8,600 | 20.41 | 2.37 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $9,400 | 19.14 | 2.04 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $11,800 | 18.80 | 1.59 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $11,600 | 17.92 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $8,600 | 20.41 | 2.37 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $5,700 | 12.73 | 2.23 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $9,400 | 19.14 | 2.04 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 16.86 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.89 | 1.62 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,400 | 8.70 | 1.61 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.53 | 1.58 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,500 | 8.27 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 7.15 | 2.86 |
| Francisco Mejía | TB | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,400 | 11.42 | 2.12 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,900 | 9.87 | 2.53 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $6,400 | 9.86 | 1.54 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 7.89 | 3.16 |
| Jon Singleton | MIL | $2,000 | 6.22 | 3.11 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 7.10 | 2.96 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,000 | 5.85 | 2.92 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.24 | 1.71 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,000 | 10.10 | 2.02 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,800 | 9.48 | 1.98 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.36 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 5.99 | 2.60 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 10.48 | 1.78 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,400 | 10.09 | 1.87 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,600 | 10.02 | 2.18 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,800 | 9.59 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $2,700 | 8.94 | 3.31 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,600 | 7.36 | 2.83 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,700 | 6.73 | 2.49 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,100 | 10.30 | 2.02 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $5,200 | 9.07 | 1.75 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,800 | 8.58 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,800 | 8.28 | 2.96 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $4,000 | 8.96 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.87 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.69 | 1.94 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $4,300 | 10.61 | 2.47 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.54 | 1.79 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,100 | 10.39 | 2.53 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,800 | 10.25 | 2.14 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 10.13 | 1.91 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,400 | 10.07 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,300 | 7.48 | 3.25 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 7.19 | 2.99 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,800 | 8.38 | 2.99 |
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,500 | 7.23 | 2.89 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $3,200 | 9.21 | 2.88 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.86 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,400 | 6.81 | 2.84 |
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.