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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,200 | 20.13 | 1.97 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,500 | 19.98 | 1.90 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $9,500 | 18.69 | 1.97 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,900 | 17.44 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,200 | 20.13 | 1.97 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $9,500 | 18.69 | 1.97 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,900 | 17.44 | 1.96 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,700 | 14.92 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.17 | 1.80 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,200 | 9.03 | 2.82 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,400 | 9.03 | 2.66 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,400 | 8.94 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,200 | 9.03 | 2.82 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,400 | 9.03 | 2.66 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 12.66 | 2.04 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 10.55 | 1.67 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| Joey Meneses | WAS | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,200 | 7.46 | 3.39 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,100 | 6.00 | 2.86 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,200 | 9.03 | 2.82 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 11.59 | 2.03 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 10.36 | 1.85 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,300 | 9.33 | 2.17 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 8.88 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 8.54 | 3.05 |
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 8.88 | 2.54 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,300 | 7.92 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.91 | 1.88 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 9.91 | 1.68 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,300 | 9.85 | 2.29 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,300 | 9.85 | 2.29 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 8.12 | 2.14 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $4,200 | 8.76 | 2.08 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 10.60 | 1.80 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.68 | 1.76 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,800 | 9.46 | 2.49 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 8.96 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.56 | 2.85 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,800 | 9.46 | 2.49 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.35 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,000 | 11.96 | 1.99 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.45 | 1.68 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,500 | 10.45 | 2.32 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,500 | 9.97 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,600 | 9.23 | 2.56 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,300 | 9.08 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,200 | 7.50 | 3.41 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,600 | 8.48 | 3.26 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,300 | 7.33 | 3.19 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,300 | 7.14 | 3.11 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,400 | 7.07 | 2.94 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
| MJ Melendez | KC | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
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.