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 | $10,000 | 36.18 | 3.62 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,700 | 35.84 | 3.35 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $10,200 | 33.69 | 3.30 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,400 | 33.12 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,000 | 36.18 | 3.62 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,400 | 33.12 | 3.52 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,700 | 35.84 | 3.35 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $10,200 | 33.69 | 3.30 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 16.64 | 3.70 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.37 | 3.27 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,000 | 12.14 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,800 | 11.88 | 4.24 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,000 | 8.21 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 15.14 | 3.60 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 13.67 | 3.60 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 11.27 | 4.69 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 11.85 | 4.09 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 11.24 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.62 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,600 | 12.84 | 3.57 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 11.43 | 4.08 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.55 | 4.05 |
| Amed Rosario | LAD | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.01 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 10.39 | 3.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 15.48 | 7.74 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 14.04 | 3.60 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.64 | 3.24 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.09 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 15.48 | 7.74 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,600 | 9.75 | 3.75 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.94 | 3.73 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 14.04 | 3.60 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 15.94 | 3.25 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 15.92 | 3.98 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.05 | 3.27 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,200 | 13.78 | 4.31 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,700 | 13.07 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 12.91 | 3.69 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,400 | 11.81 | 3.47 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,000 | 8.95 | 4.47 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,200 | 13.78 | 4.31 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 9.37 | 4.26 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,700 | 11.27 | 4.17 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,400 | 9.76 | 4.07 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 15.92 | 3.98 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 11.43 | 3.94 |
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.