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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,900 | 38.84 | 3.92 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $10,400 | 38.25 | 3.68 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,200 | 37.89 | 3.71 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 36.38 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,500 | 33.90 | 3.99 |
| Jack Flaherty | STL | $8,200 | 32.53 | 3.97 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 36.38 | 3.95 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,900 | 38.84 | 3.92 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,100 | 13.95 | 4.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 11.97 | 2.85 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 11.78 | 2.87 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,000 | 11.47 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,100 | 13.95 | 4.50 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 10.88 | 4.19 |
| Manny Piña | OAK | $2,000 | 8.26 | 4.13 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $2,600 | 10.73 | 4.13 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 12.32 | 3.73 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.49 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.01 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 11.67 | 4.32 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.07 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,600 | 10.42 | 4.01 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 12.32 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 14.66 | 3.86 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 13.80 | 3.29 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.05 | 3.73 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 11.82 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.67 | 4.02 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.83 | 3.38 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 11.85 | 3.39 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 11.79 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,100 | 12.21 | 3.94 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,700 | 9.95 | 3.68 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 7.85 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 14.28 | 3.86 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,700 | 14.28 | 3.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.11 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,500 | 13.46 | 3.85 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,600 | 12.92 | 3.59 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,000 | 12.15 | 6.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,000 | 12.15 | 6.07 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,000 | 10.88 | 5.44 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,500 | 11.55 | 4.62 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,200 | 10.07 | 4.58 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,500 | 11.11 | 4.44 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,800 | 11.96 | 4.27 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,300 | 9.61 | 4.18 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
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.