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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,300 | 42.00 | 4.52 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,200 | 41.37 | 4.06 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,600 | 40.40 | 3.81 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,100 | 38.92 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $9,300 | 42.00 | 4.52 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,200 | 41.37 | 4.06 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $7,500 | 29.21 | 3.89 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,100 | 38.92 | 3.85 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.78 | 3.44 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.17 | 3.14 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 13.11 | 3.86 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 12.58 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Fry | CLE | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,500 | 10.96 | 4.38 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,700 | 11.68 | 4.32 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 11.00 | 4.23 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.43 | 3.73 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,700 | 12.31 | 4.56 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 12.11 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,700 | 12.31 | 4.56 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $2,600 | 10.64 | 4.09 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.43 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.10 | 4.03 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 13.94 | 3.32 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 13.82 | 3.64 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.06 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 11.77 | 4.71 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,400 | 10.33 | 4.30 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 11.36 | 4.06 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 14.10 | 4.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,500 | 12.15 | 3.47 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.83 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.21 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,800 | 11.63 | 4.15 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,500 | 9.33 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 16.25 | 3.53 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 15.55 | 3.53 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 14.57 | 4.42 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,200 | 13.75 | 3.27 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 13.26 | 3.40 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 13.16 | 3.37 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,500 | 13.13 | 3.75 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,400 | 13.00 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,000 | 9.82 | 4.91 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,200 | 10.32 | 4.69 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,500 | 11.30 | 4.52 |
| Franchy Cordero | NYY | $2,000 | 8.93 | 4.46 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 14.57 | 4.42 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,900 | 12.71 | 4.38 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,000 | 8.64 | 4.32 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
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.