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 | $11,600 | 20.15 | 1.74 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $11,000 | 19.18 | 1.74 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $12,200 | 19.04 | 1.56 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $11,200 | 16.97 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bradford | TEX | $4,000 | 10.80 | 2.70 |
| Keaton Winn | SF | $4,000 | 9.46 | 2.37 |
| Hogan Harris | OAK | $5,900 | 12.77 | 2.17 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $7,000 | 13.89 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.20 | 1.84 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,400 | 8.51 | 2.50 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.01 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.02 | 1.81 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,800 | 10.64 | 2.22 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $7,800 | 10.07 | 1.29 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $5,300 | 9.89 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,200 | 7.53 | 3.42 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.01 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.01 | 2.97 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 11.21 | 2.08 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,600 | 9.97 | 2.17 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $8,800 | 9.41 | 1.07 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,200 | 9.22 | 4.19 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,400 | 5.94 | 2.48 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,600 | 9.97 | 2.17 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,800 | 8.08 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,600 | 9.79 | 1.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 8.84 | 1.50 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,600 | 8.72 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,600 | 8.72 | 2.42 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 6.95 | 2.32 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,800 | 8.11 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,600 | 11.88 | 2.12 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,400 | 9.40 | 2.14 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,200 | 9.34 | 2.92 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,500 | 9.06 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,100 | 6.64 | 3.16 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,200 | 9.34 | 2.92 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,000 | 7.46 | 2.49 |
| Jonathan Schoop | DET | $2,300 | 5.60 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 12.13 | 1.96 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,600 | 11.09 | 1.16 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,600 | 10.81 | 2.35 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,700 | 10.29 | 2.19 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $9,200 | 9.99 | 1.09 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,500 | 9.91 | 1.80 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 9.67 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,100 | 7.31 | 3.48 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,000 | 6.73 | 3.36 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,000 | 6.56 | 3.28 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,500 | 8.16 | 3.26 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,100 | 6.53 | 3.11 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,800 | 8.52 | 3.04 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,600 | 7.77 | 2.99 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,300 | 6.87 | 2.99 |
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.