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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,800 | 40.55 | 3.75 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,300 | 38.51 | 3.74 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $9,700 | 34.06 | 3.51 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,100 | 33.20 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $7,600 | 31.36 | 4.13 |
| Kolby Allard | ATL | $6,300 | 25.97 | 4.12 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $7,000 | 26.99 | 3.86 |
| Keaton Winn | SF | $5,500 | 21.19 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.86 | 3.38 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 13.14 | 3.20 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.03 | 3.34 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 12.52 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 11.00 | 5.24 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 12.27 | 4.72 |
| Manny Piña | OAK | $2,000 | 8.68 | 4.34 |
| Dominic Smith | WSH | $2,100 | 8.62 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 13.41 | 3.53 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,400 | 12.58 | 3.70 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,000 | 9.95 | 4.97 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.67 | 4.17 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,700 | 11.20 | 4.15 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,000 | 7.62 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,000 | 14.33 | 3.58 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 12.99 | 3.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.68 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 10.76 | 4.30 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,800 | 11.52 | 4.12 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 11.09 | 3.96 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.97 | 3.32 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.72 | 3.98 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.54 | 3.39 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,300 | 12.17 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,000 | 8.44 | 4.22 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,000 | 8.36 | 4.18 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,600 | 10.80 | 4.15 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.72 | 3.98 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 16.88 | 3.52 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 15.07 | 4.19 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 14.78 | 3.99 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,100 | 14.56 | 3.55 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.78 | 3.28 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,500 | 13.47 | 3.85 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,800 | 13.29 | 3.50 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,400 | 10.87 | 4.53 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,700 | 11.93 | 4.42 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 9.13 | 4.35 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,900 | 12.53 | 4.32 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,000 | 12.69 | 4.23 |
| Jesse Winker | MIL | $2,300 | 9.65 | 4.20 |
| Oscar Colás | CWS | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 15.07 | 4.19 |
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.