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 | 55.26 | 4.85 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $9,400 | 38.97 | 4.15 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,800 | 38.84 | 3.96 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,600 | 37.38 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,400 | 55.26 | 4.85 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $9,400 | 38.97 | 4.15 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,800 | 38.84 | 3.96 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,500 | 33.23 | 3.91 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 15.87 | 3.53 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 13.25 | 4.57 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,000 | 12.07 | 4.02 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,800 | 11.96 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,100 | 9.75 | 4.64 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 13.25 | 4.57 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 11.30 | 4.35 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,800 | 11.96 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.65 | 3.42 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 12.31 | 3.00 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,900 | 11.47 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,200 | 9.89 | 4.50 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,600 | 10.36 | 3.98 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,900 | 11.47 | 3.95 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.00 | 3.93 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.63 | 3.10 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,900 | 13.03 | 3.34 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.89 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 12.56 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 11.30 | 4.19 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 10.75 | 3.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.85 | 3.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,900 | 13.07 | 3.35 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.42 | 3.36 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 11.91 | 3.50 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 11.60 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 10.21 | 4.08 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,000 | 11.58 | 3.86 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.39 | 3.67 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,300 | 16.86 | 3.92 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,000 | 14.61 | 3.65 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,900 | 13.35 | 4.60 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.26 | 2.88 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 13.22 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 13.05 | 3.73 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,200 | 12.96 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,900 | 13.35 | 4.60 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.68 | 4.45 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.82 | 4.42 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $2,800 | 12.24 | 4.37 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.17 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,300 | 13.61 | 4.12 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.10 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,100 | 8.50 | 4.05 |
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.