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 | $11,800 | 23.77 | 2.01 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,400 | 22.97 | 2.44 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,300 | 22.44 | 2.18 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,800 | 21.97 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,100 | 15.82 | 2.59 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,400 | 22.97 | 2.44 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $8,200 | 18.87 | 2.30 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $5,600 | 12.75 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 9.78 | 3.26 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.48 | 1.90 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,500 | 9.42 | 1.71 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 9.78 | 3.26 |
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.95 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,600 | 6.89 | 2.65 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,600 | 6.81 | 2.62 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 11.23 | 1.78 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 9.78 | 3.26 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $3,800 | 9.66 | 2.54 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $5,200 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,100 | 7.54 | 3.59 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 6.90 | 3.28 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 9.78 | 3.26 |
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.95 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.70 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 9.36 | 3.23 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,500 | 9.30 | 2.07 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 9.36 | 3.23 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,500 | 8.01 | 3.20 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 6.00 | 2.85 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 6.91 | 2.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,000 | 10.58 | 1.76 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,600 | 9.91 | 1.77 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 9.85 | 2.19 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 9.65 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 8.13 | 3.01 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 8.48 | 2.57 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,400 | 5.87 | 2.44 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 11.20 | 2.43 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,700 | 9.41 | 2.00 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 8.83 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 8.83 | 2.94 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,000 | 5.06 | 2.53 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,400 | 5.88 | 2.45 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 11.20 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 11.26 | 1.76 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $5,100 | 10.83 | 2.12 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.34 | 1.59 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $3,400 | 10.20 | 3.00 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,400 | 10.15 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,300 | 9.73 | 1.84 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.91 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.66 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,200 | 7.54 | 3.43 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 8.89 | 3.42 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,300 | 7.71 | 3.35 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,200 | 7.32 | 3.33 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 7.88 | 3.28 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,300 | 7.53 | 3.27 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,300 | 7.35 | 3.19 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 7.61 | 3.17 |
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.