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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $12,400 | 19.87 | 1.60 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,600 | 19.36 | 2.02 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $11,000 | 18.97 | 1.72 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $9,300 | 18.44 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,600 | 19.36 | 2.02 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $9,300 | 18.44 | 1.98 |
| Zack Greinke | KC | $7,000 | 12.56 | 1.79 |
| Tommy Henry | ARI | $6,200 | 11.12 | 1.79 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,300 | 9.04 | 1.71 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $8,800 | 8.47 | 0.96 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 8.21 | 2.74 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,900 | 8.09 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.75 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 8.21 | 2.74 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,900 | 9.48 | 1.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $9,600 | 9.31 | 0.97 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $3,500 | 9.25 | 2.64 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,300 | 9.04 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,900 | 8.55 | 2.95 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.75 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 8.21 | 2.74 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 9.78 | 1.69 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,200 | 9.76 | 1.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.17 | 1.83 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,600 | 7.63 | 2.94 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.55 | 2.85 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,600 | 8.87 | 1.93 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,200 | 9.76 | 1.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 10.64 | 1.80 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 9.93 | 2.21 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 9.32 | 1.63 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,500 | 9.17 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 7.78 | 2.88 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,500 | 9.17 | 2.62 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 9.93 | 2.21 |
| Kiké Hernández | BOS | $3,300 | 7.15 | 2.17 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,700 | 9.88 | 2.10 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.04 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.20 | 1.59 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $9,400 | 9.16 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,600 | 7.24 | 2.78 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 6.21 | 2.70 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 12.38 | 2.21 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $9,800 | 10.99 | 1.12 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $5,000 | 10.50 | 2.10 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,300 | 9.86 | 1.86 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $3,300 | 9.74 | 2.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.87 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,700 | 9.30 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Laureano | OAK | $2,500 | 7.74 | 3.10 |
| Dalton Guthrie | PHI | $2,000 | 6.04 | 3.02 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,400 | 7.25 | 3.02 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 6.27 | 2.99 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $3,300 | 9.74 | 2.95 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,000 | 5.86 | 2.93 |
| AJ Pollock | SEA | $2,300 | 6.72 | 2.92 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,500 | 7.24 | 2.90 |
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.