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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,000 | 24.58 | 2.05 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,400 | 22.82 | 2.19 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,100 | 22.54 | 2.23 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,400 | 20.50 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | NYY | $7,200 | 20.27 | 2.82 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $7,500 | 18.62 | 2.48 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,500 | 19.63 | 2.31 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,100 | 22.54 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,500 | 9.73 | 2.78 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.93 | 1.65 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 7.93 | 1.84 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $4,900 | 7.89 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,500 | 9.73 | 2.78 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 11.68 | 1.98 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $4,300 | 10.02 | 2.33 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,500 | 9.73 | 2.78 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 9.20 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | MIL | $2,000 | 6.20 | 3.10 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,400 | 7.40 | 3.09 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,500 | 9.73 | 2.78 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,300 | 9.44 | 1.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,900 | 9.01 | 1.84 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 8.61 | 1.72 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,900 | 8.58 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy González | CWS | $2,400 | 7.16 | 2.98 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $3,000 | 8.54 | 2.85 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,600 | 8.13 | 2.26 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,700 | 7.13 | 1.93 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 10.47 | 2.33 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 10.08 | 1.90 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,800 | 9.00 | 1.55 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,900 | 8.48 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 10.47 | 2.33 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,900 | 8.48 | 2.17 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 7.54 | 1.99 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,200 | 9.87 | 1.90 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $4,900 | 9.49 | 1.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 9.25 | 1.85 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,700 | 8.98 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | LAA | $2,700 | 7.36 | 2.73 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 8.28 | 2.30 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,500 | 7.73 | 2.21 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,800 | 8.21 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,100 | 11.10 | 2.18 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.91 | 1.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.55 | 1.79 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,500 | 9.55 | 2.12 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $4,600 | 9.46 | 2.06 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $5,100 | 9.23 | 1.81 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $4,700 | 9.17 | 1.95 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,900 | 9.14 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 7.98 | 3.63 |
| Willie Calhoun | NYY | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.27 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,000 | 6.52 | 3.26 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,400 | 7.06 | 2.94 |
| TJ Hopkins | CIN | $2,000 | 5.78 | 2.89 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,600 | 7.29 | 2.80 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 6.03 | 2.74 |
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.