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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,100 | 20.03 | 1.98 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,200 | 19.04 | 1.87 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $10,500 | 18.63 | 1.77 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $9,600 | 17.73 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmet Sheehan | LAD | $6,500 | 16.94 | 2.61 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $5,000 | 11.53 | 2.31 |
| Joey Wentz | DET | $5,600 | 12.55 | 2.24 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $6,800 | 14.34 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.71 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 8.55 | 1.50 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,600 | 8.54 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 7.21 | 3.00 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,000 | 8.23 | 2.74 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,900 | 7.64 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 10.04 | 1.62 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,100 | 9.42 | 1.85 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.71 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,600 | 9.16 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,200 | 7.59 | 3.45 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,500 | 7.96 | 3.19 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 7.21 | 3.00 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,900 | 10.83 | 2.21 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 10.14 | 2.03 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,700 | 9.52 | 2.03 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,000 | 9.49 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tony Kemp | OAK | $2,100 | 7.73 | 3.68 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $3,000 | 8.12 | 2.71 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,900 | 6.95 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,400 | 11.02 | 1.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 8.78 | 1.51 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 8.73 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
| Aledmys Díaz | OAK | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.97 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 8.73 | 2.73 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,300 | 10.46 | 2.43 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.57 | 1.77 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.15 | 1.73 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,900 | 9.13 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,800 | 7.83 | 2.80 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,300 | 10.46 | 2.43 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.29 | 1.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 12.00 | 2.07 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,600 | 11.63 | 1.76 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,100 | 9.90 | 2.41 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,400 | 9.85 | 1.82 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,200 | 9.84 | 2.34 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,700 | 9.82 | 2.09 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,800 | 9.71 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,000 | 7.51 | 3.75 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 8.11 | 3.69 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,100 | 7.31 | 3.48 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 7.17 | 3.26 |
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,400 | 7.67 | 3.20 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 6.31 | 3.15 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 6.56 | 3.12 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,700 | 8.31 | 3.08 |
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.