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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,700 | 25.90 | 2.67 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,200 | 24.97 | 2.05 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $8,900 | 23.30 | 2.62 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,500 | 22.25 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,700 | 25.90 | 2.67 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $7,300 | 19.35 | 2.65 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $8,900 | 23.30 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $6,300 | 15.81 | 2.51 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,700 | 9.29 | 1.63 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 9.12 | 1.60 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.60 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 6.84 | 3.42 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,700 | 7.51 | 2.78 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,200 | 5.72 | 2.60 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 8.27 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.28 | 1.85 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,400 | 10.03 | 2.28 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,800 | 9.79 | 1.69 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,700 | 9.29 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 6.94 | 3.47 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,000 | 6.84 | 3.42 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,600 | 8.43 | 3.24 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,200 | 6.45 | 2.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 10.61 | 2.21 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.96 | 1.99 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 9.35 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 7.61 | 3.62 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,400 | 7.03 | 2.93 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 8.72 | 2.81 |
| Tony Kemp | OAK | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,000 | 11.58 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 9.51 | 1.76 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.24 | 1.92 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 8.65 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Amaya | MIA | $2,700 | 8.56 | 3.17 |
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,200 | 6.74 | 3.06 |
| Aledmys Díaz | OAK | $2,000 | 5.74 | 2.87 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,300 | 10.76 | 2.50 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,500 | 10.07 | 1.83 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,200 | 9.65 | 1.86 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $3,900 | 9.29 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,700 | 8.91 | 3.30 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,700 | 7.66 | 2.84 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,300 | 10.76 | 2.50 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,400 | 8.38 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 13.61 | 2.39 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 12.05 | 1.88 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.38 | 1.75 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,200 | 11.09 | 2.64 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,400 | 10.97 | 2.49 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 10.42 | 1.97 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $4,700 | 10.39 | 2.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.31 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 9.23 | 4.61 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 7.47 | 3.56 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,000 | 7.01 | 3.51 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 6.89 | 3.44 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,400 | 8.16 | 3.40 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,400 | 8.14 | 3.39 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,200 | 7.19 | 3.27 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,000 | 6.37 | 3.19 |
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.