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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 40.31 | 3.99 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,300 | 37.62 | 3.65 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,700 | 36.41 | 3.40 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,600 | 34.77 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 40.31 | 3.99 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $8,400 | 31.63 | 3.77 |
| Domingo Germán | NYY | $7,700 | 28.38 | 3.69 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,300 | 37.62 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,600 | 14.63 | 3.18 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,100 | 13.68 | 3.34 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 12.80 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $2,400 | 10.94 | 4.56 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,500 | 11.39 | 4.55 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 9.68 | 4.40 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.19 | 3.84 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 13.56 | 4.24 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 12.84 | 3.57 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,200 | 12.03 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 10.35 | 4.31 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 13.56 | 4.24 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 14.19 | 3.84 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 14.74 | 3.88 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 12.95 | 2.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.72 | 3.53 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.72 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 9.81 | 4.46 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.66 | 4.02 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 14.74 | 3.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.72 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.23 | 3.14 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 11.88 | 3.39 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.45 | 3.69 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 11.28 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 10.10 | 4.81 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,500 | 10.28 | 4.11 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,600 | 10.48 | 4.03 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 17.87 | 4.06 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 16.27 | 3.54 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 15.39 | 3.66 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 14.54 | 4.54 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,500 | 13.85 | 3.96 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 13.79 | 4.60 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,400 | 13.17 | 3.87 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,300 | 13.13 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 13.79 | 4.60 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 14.54 | 4.54 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 12.03 | 4.46 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,000 | 12.95 | 4.32 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 12.46 | 4.30 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.21 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.11 |
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.