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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,500 | 43.36 | 4.13 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,600 | 42.43 | 4.00 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 40.07 | 3.61 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,700 | 39.00 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Boyd | DET | $6,300 | 27.40 | 4.35 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $7,000 | 29.73 | 4.25 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,600 | 32.14 | 4.23 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,500 | 43.36 | 4.13 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 13.61 | 3.09 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 13.38 | 3.72 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,600 | 12.82 | 3.56 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,200 | 12.67 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,500 | 11.04 | 4.41 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 11.35 | 4.36 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.83 | 4.33 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 9.45 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.92 | 4.03 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 13.51 | 3.86 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.80 | 3.37 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 12.37 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,000 | 9.63 | 4.81 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,200 | 9.94 | 4.52 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.92 | 4.03 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.92 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 15.18 | 3.37 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 12.46 | 3.56 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,100 | 9.40 | 4.47 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,200 | 12.21 | 3.82 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 8.39 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,500 | 13.35 | 3.82 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 13.27 | 3.90 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.73 | 3.10 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,300 | 12.29 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 10.04 | 4.56 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 8.82 | 4.20 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 11.64 | 4.01 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,000 | 7.98 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 17.68 | 4.21 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.37 | 3.12 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,100 | 13.44 | 4.34 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 13.32 | 4.59 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 13.20 | 3.57 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,500 | 12.61 | 3.60 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,200 | 11.63 | 5.28 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 13.32 | 4.59 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,600 | 11.75 | 4.52 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.47 | 4.36 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,100 | 13.44 | 4.34 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,300 | 9.81 | 4.27 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
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.