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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $10,800 | 48.04 | 4.45 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $9,200 | 37.28 | 4.05 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,000 | 34.93 | 3.18 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,300 | 34.73 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $10,800 | 48.04 | 4.45 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,900 | 33.37 | 4.22 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $6,800 | 28.33 | 4.17 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,300 | 26.14 | 4.15 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 15.29 | 3.40 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 14.16 | 4.88 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 12.29 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 14.16 | 4.88 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,600 | 11.49 | 4.42 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,000 | 12.72 | 4.24 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,400 | 9.82 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,400 | 13.30 | 3.02 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.84 | 3.67 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.70 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.48 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,000 | 11.06 | 5.53 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,200 | 8.93 | 4.06 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 10.78 | 3.85 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.48 | 3.83 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 12.41 | 3.65 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 12.32 | 2.80 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 12.29 | 3.23 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,300 | 11.90 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | DET | $2,100 | 8.87 | 4.23 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,400 | 9.10 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,300 | 8.64 | 3.76 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 9.69 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 12.30 | 3.52 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,300 | 11.87 | 3.60 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 10.89 | 4.36 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 12.83 | 4.14 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,800 | 10.44 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 15.44 | 4.06 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,800 | 15.05 | 3.96 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,100 | 13.80 | 3.37 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,800 | 13.41 | 4.79 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,900 | 13.21 | 4.56 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,000 | 13.13 | 4.38 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,000 | 12.99 | 4.33 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 12.98 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,800 | 13.41 | 4.79 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 12.61 | 4.67 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,900 | 13.21 | 4.56 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,000 | 13.13 | 4.38 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,000 | 12.99 | 4.33 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,300 | 9.76 | 4.25 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 10.09 | 4.21 |
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.