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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,400 | 22.47 | 2.16 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $8,900 | 21.03 | 2.36 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,500 | 20.14 | 2.12 |
| Eury Pérez | MIA | $8,500 | 19.79 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $6,100 | 14.63 | 2.40 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $7,100 | 16.89 | 2.38 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $8,900 | 21.03 | 2.36 |
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $7,000 | 16.45 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,300 | 9.53 | 1.80 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,100 | 9.33 | 1.83 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $8,600 | 8.55 | 0.99 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,400 | 8.53 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Hamilton | BOS | $2,000 | 5.40 | 2.70 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,400 | 8.53 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 10.59 | 1.68 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,300 | 10.28 | 2.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,000 | 9.61 | 1.07 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,300 | 9.53 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,000 | 7.14 | 3.57 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,200 | 7.19 | 3.27 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,000 | 8.58 | 2.86 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,800 | 7.72 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 11.32 | 2.18 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.61 | 2.00 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,900 | 9.80 | 2.00 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $9,200 | 9.62 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,300 | 7.04 | 3.06 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,000 | 7.25 | 2.42 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 7.90 | 2.39 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 10.55 | 1.70 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.00 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,700 | 9.09 | 1.59 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,600 | 8.96 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | OAK | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Jacob Amaya | MIA | $2,800 | 7.86 | 2.81 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,600 | 6.57 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $7,600 | 9.83 | 1.29 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.72 | 1.74 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $9,200 | 8.98 | 0.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,700 | 8.55 | 3.17 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.48 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 7.97 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 14.10 | 2.17 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 12.28 | 1.98 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 11.45 | 1.79 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,900 | 11.09 | 2.26 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 10.80 | 2.45 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $5,000 | 10.71 | 2.14 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $10,400 | 10.53 | 1.01 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,000 | 10.01 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 7.56 | 3.78 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 6.85 | 3.43 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,500 | 8.29 | 3.32 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 8.22 | 3.29 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 6.79 | 3.23 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,300 | 7.31 | 3.18 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,200 | 6.99 | 3.18 |
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,600 | 8.07 | 3.10 |
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.