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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,300 | 37.21 | 3.61 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,000 | 37.16 | 3.38 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $10,500 | 34.19 | 3.26 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,400 | 33.80 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $8,300 | 30.67 | 3.69 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,300 | 37.21 | 3.61 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,400 | 33.80 | 3.60 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,500 | 22.03 | 3.39 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 14.75 | 3.28 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 11.26 | 3.41 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 11.00 | 2.89 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 10.89 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | HOU | $2,600 | 10.33 | 3.97 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 10.80 | 3.86 |
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,100 | 8.04 | 3.83 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,400 | 9.18 | 3.82 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 13.50 | 3.46 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 12.12 | 3.03 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 11.79 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Montes | COL | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,600 | 10.29 | 3.96 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,300 | 9.03 | 3.92 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.72 | 3.12 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,500 | 12.44 | 3.55 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 12.43 | 3.27 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,000 | 8.91 | 4.45 |
| Joey Ortiz | BAL | $2,000 | 7.93 | 3.97 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,100 | 12.25 | 3.95 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.41 | 3.93 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.99 | 3.07 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,100 | 11.82 | 3.81 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 11.59 | 3.86 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.37 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.02 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 11.59 | 3.86 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,100 | 11.82 | 3.81 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.37 | 3.67 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 16.48 | 3.74 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.01 | 3.26 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 13.45 | 3.84 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.60 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,100 | 12.17 | 3.93 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,500 | 11.24 | 4.50 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,500 | 10.84 | 4.34 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.26 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,500 | 10.36 | 4.14 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,200 | 8.95 | 4.07 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,800 | 11.23 | 4.01 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,400 | 9.46 | 3.94 |
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.