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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 23.54 | 2.18 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 20.94 | 1.98 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,000 | 20.79 | 1.89 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $10,000 | 20.36 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Marsh | KC | $5,000 | 12.80 | 2.56 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $5,700 | 14.38 | 2.52 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $7,600 | 17.95 | 2.36 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,600 | 19.23 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.88 | 2.53 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 9.73 | 1.74 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,600 | 9.51 | 1.70 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 8.42 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.64 | 3.18 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 6.60 | 2.75 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,800 | 7.45 | 2.66 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.46 | 1.79 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.24 | 1.84 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,400 | 10.48 | 1.94 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,900 | 9.88 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,200 | 7.72 | 3.51 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 7.55 | 3.28 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.64 | 3.18 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,200 | 6.80 | 3.09 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 12.41 | 1.97 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 10.69 | 3.45 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,000 | 9.76 | 1.63 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.36 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 10.69 | 3.45 |
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,200 | 6.09 | 2.77 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 7.50 | 2.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 9.55 | 1.54 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 8.97 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 8.57 | 2.86 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,400 | 6.74 | 2.81 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 7.79 | 2.51 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,300 | 10.36 | 1.95 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $9,400 | 10.25 | 1.09 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,800 | 10.04 | 2.64 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.55 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,800 | 9.23 | 3.30 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,800 | 10.04 | 2.64 |
| Yonny Hernandez | LAD | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.95 | 1.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.70 | 2.02 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 11.31 | 2.31 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,900 | 10.85 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,000 | 10.60 | 1.77 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $4,100 | 10.09 | 2.46 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,000 | 9.98 | 2.49 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,700 | 9.91 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,400 | 7.79 | 3.25 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,600 | 8.14 | 3.13 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,800 | 8.66 | 3.09 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,500 | 7.72 | 3.09 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,500 | 7.64 | 3.06 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,900 | 8.84 | 3.05 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,600 | 7.88 | 3.03 |
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.