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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,600 | 21.58 | 2.04 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $9,200 | 18.20 | 1.98 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,400 | 18.05 | 1.92 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $8,700 | 16.83 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,600 | 21.58 | 2.04 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $9,200 | 18.20 | 1.98 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $8,600 | 16.70 | 1.94 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $8,700 | 16.83 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 8.86 | 1.97 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 8.80 | 1.57 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,400 | 8.09 | 1.84 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 7.58 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.83 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 12.22 | 1.94 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 9.80 | 1.96 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,600 | 9.32 | 0.97 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,800 | 9.25 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,800 | 8.88 | 3.17 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,700 | 8.52 | 3.15 |
| Alfonso Rivas | SD | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.89 | 1.80 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $7,600 | 9.25 | 1.22 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 9.08 | 1.57 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 8.89 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 8.89 | 2.69 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.66 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,500 | 8.50 | 2.43 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 6.90 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 9.37 | 1.95 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,600 | 8.88 | 1.93 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 8.66 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 7.92 | 2.64 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,600 | 9.26 | 2.57 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 8.66 | 2.28 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $3,100 | 6.18 | 1.99 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,800 | 10.31 | 1.78 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,400 | 9.35 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,900 | 8.53 | 2.94 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,500 | 8.46 | 2.42 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $4,000 | 8.43 | 2.11 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 11.31 | 2.13 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,200 | 11.20 | 1.81 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 11.07 | 1.84 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,800 | 10.33 | 2.15 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,500 | 10.11 | 1.84 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,400 | 9.66 | 1.51 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $4,000 | 9.50 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,200 | 7.23 | 3.29 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,400 | 7.56 | 3.15 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,000 | 9.11 | 3.04 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,900 | 8.49 | 2.93 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,800 | 7.75 | 2.77 |
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.