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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $12,200 | 20.43 | 1.67 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $8,200 | 19.35 | 2.36 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $7,900 | 19.14 | 2.42 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,300 | 17.87 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $7,900 | 19.14 | 2.42 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $8,200 | 19.35 | 2.36 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $7,700 | 15.80 | 2.05 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $6,200 | 12.64 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.36 | 1.80 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $7,200 | 9.25 | 1.28 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,500 | 9.24 | 1.68 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,400 | 9.15 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 7.65 | 3.33 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.68 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 11.35 | 1.89 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.31 | 1.78 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,900 | 10.02 | 2.57 |
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $3,700 | 9.79 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,500 | 8.49 | 3.40 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 7.65 | 3.33 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $2,500 | 7.82 | 3.13 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,400 | 7.44 | 3.10 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 10.14 | 1.78 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 9.44 | 1.63 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 9.26 | 2.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 8.91 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 9.26 | 2.99 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,900 | 8.65 | 2.98 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,600 | 7.11 | 2.73 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 6.09 | 2.65 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,500 | 10.39 | 1.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 9.93 | 2.26 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,600 | 9.81 | 1.02 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.50 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 7.06 | 3.21 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,100 | 9.41 | 3.04 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 8.04 | 2.87 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 7.58 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,500 | 11.98 | 1.84 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,900 | 11.37 | 2.32 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 10.00 | 1.96 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,400 | 9.98 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,000 | 6.09 | 3.04 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,800 | 8.29 | 2.96 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,400 | 9.98 | 2.93 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 13.40 | 2.03 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,400 | 11.58 | 3.40 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $8,800 | 11.51 | 1.31 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,000 | 11.21 | 1.87 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,700 | 10.60 | 1.86 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,600 | 10.56 | 2.93 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,600 | 10.46 | 2.27 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,500 | 10.43 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 7.66 | 3.83 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,400 | 11.58 | 3.40 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,200 | 7.40 | 3.36 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $3,000 | 9.93 | 3.31 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,400 | 7.87 | 3.28 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,600 | 8.40 | 3.23 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,200 | 7.00 | 3.18 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 7.79 | 3.12 |
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.