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 | $10,200 | 36.60 | 3.59 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,100 | 35.92 | 3.95 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $9,700 | 35.21 | 3.63 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,900 | 32.32 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,100 | 35.92 | 3.95 |
| Cody Bradford | TEX | $5,500 | 20.15 | 3.66 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $9,700 | 35.21 | 3.63 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,900 | 32.32 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 14.66 | 3.26 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 13.93 | 4.10 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 12.54 | 3.80 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,200 | 12.54 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,000 | 9.63 | 4.82 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 11.35 | 4.54 |
| Josh Bell | CLE | $2,400 | 10.64 | 4.43 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $2,400 | 10.52 | 4.39 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.22 | 4.00 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 11.85 | 3.70 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 11.38 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,800 | 15.22 | 4.00 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,600 | 10.31 | 3.97 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.74 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.69 | 3.43 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,700 | 11.40 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,100 | 9.21 | 4.39 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 9.20 | 4.18 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 15.60 | 4.00 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 12.43 | 3.36 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,200 | 11.38 | 5.17 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 9.81 | 4.67 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 9.84 | 4.47 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 18.08 | 3.93 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 16.08 | 3.83 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 14.14 | 3.93 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,300 | 13.88 | 4.21 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,700 | 13.39 | 3.62 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 13.27 | 3.40 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,300 | 13.23 | 4.01 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 13.01 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 12.77 | 4.73 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 12.35 | 4.57 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 11.06 | 4.42 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 9.48 | 4.31 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,400 | 10.20 | 4.25 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,300 | 13.88 | 4.21 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.06 |
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.