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 | $11,400 | 42.03 | 3.69 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 41.09 | 3.80 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,100 | 40.46 | 3.64 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,200 | 38.34 | 4.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,200 | 38.34 | 4.68 |
| Luis Severino | NYY | $7,800 | 36.46 | 4.67 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,500 | 34.46 | 4.05 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $6,800 | 26.43 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 15.34 | 3.49 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.99 | 4.48 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 12.39 | 3.10 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,200 | 10.21 | 4.64 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 12.99 | 4.48 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 8.82 | 4.41 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,600 | 11.71 | 3.25 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.05 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,500 | 11.11 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,800 | 11.37 | 4.06 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,200 | 8.66 | 3.94 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,700 | 10.48 | 3.88 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,600 | 12.82 | 3.56 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,100 | 11.50 | 2.80 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 11.29 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,700 | 10.53 | 3.90 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 11.29 | 3.89 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 7.92 | 3.77 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,600 | 13.36 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 13.14 | 3.87 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,600 | 12.69 | 3.53 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,800 | 12.53 | 3.30 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 13.14 | 3.87 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.94 | 3.85 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 11.07 | 3.57 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,600 | 12.69 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,200 | 14.81 | 3.53 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.35 | 3.34 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.91 | 3.02 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,500 | 12.95 | 3.70 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $3,700 | 12.63 | 3.41 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,600 | 12.04 | 3.35 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,800 | 11.98 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,200 | 9.05 | 4.11 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,600 | 10.52 | 4.05 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,000 | 11.80 | 3.93 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 9.65 | 3.86 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,700 | 10.40 | 3.85 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,400 | 9.11 | 3.80 |
| TJ Hopkins | CIN | $2,000 | 7.52 | 3.76 |
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.