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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,800 | 28.10 | 2.20 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 24.64 | 2.24 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,800 | 22.40 | 2.55 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $8,400 | 21.70 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | TB | $7,800 | 20.35 | 2.61 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $8,400 | 21.70 | 2.58 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $7,400 | 19.04 | 2.57 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,800 | 22.40 | 2.55 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $6,800 | 9.34 | 1.37 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.98 | 1.80 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 8.87 | 2.06 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,700 | 8.64 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.40 | 3.08 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 7.76 | 2.87 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 11.43 | 1.76 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,100 | 10.60 | 2.59 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.45 | 1.71 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,200 | 9.61 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,200 | 7.74 | 3.52 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,700 | 9.27 | 3.43 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,200 | 7.22 | 3.28 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.40 | 3.08 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 10.40 | 2.21 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 10.35 | 1.82 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 9.42 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidal Bruján | TB | $2,200 | 5.32 | 2.42 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 10.40 | 2.21 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,700 | 7.99 | 2.16 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 10.72 | 1.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 10.05 | 1.83 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $7,000 | 9.58 | 1.37 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,000 | 8.97 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Wade | OAK | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,600 | 6.73 | 2.59 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,800 | 11.68 | 2.01 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,500 | 9.82 | 2.18 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 9.16 | 3.05 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,000 | 9.12 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.49 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 9.16 | 3.05 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,000 | 9.12 | 3.04 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,400 | 8.66 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 13.00 | 1.97 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,400 | 11.16 | 2.07 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.84 | 1.75 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,300 | 10.60 | 3.21 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,600 | 10.58 | 2.30 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,900 | 10.46 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,100 | 10.29 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,800 | 10.26 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.92 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 7.52 | 3.76 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,200 | 7.88 | 3.58 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,000 | 6.77 | 3.38 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,900 | 9.43 | 3.25 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,300 | 10.60 | 3.21 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,500 | 8.03 | 3.21 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,700 | 8.64 | 3.20 |
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.