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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,500 | 38.92 | 3.71 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,700 | 37.07 | 3.46 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $9,400 | 35.77 | 3.81 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,100 | 34.28 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $9,400 | 35.77 | 3.81 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,500 | 38.92 | 3.71 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,700 | 37.07 | 3.46 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,100 | 34.28 | 3.39 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 14.06 | 3.20 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 13.88 | 3.75 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 13.66 | 3.79 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,000 | 12.19 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,400 | 10.51 | 4.38 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.61 | 4.24 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $2,900 | 12.15 | 4.19 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.26 |
| Jonathan Araúz | NYM | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.26 |
| Jonathan Araúz | NYM | $2,000 | 8.43 | 4.22 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.24 | 3.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $2,900 | 9.01 | 3.11 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 8.66 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 15.24 | 3.81 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.72 | 3.81 |
| Jeter Downs | WSH | $2,000 | 6.87 | 3.43 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,300 | 7.22 | 3.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.39 | 3.44 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.16 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 11.08 | 3.17 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 10.11 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,700 | 11.22 | 4.16 |
| Buddy Kennedy | ARI | $2,000 | 7.87 | 3.93 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.39 | 3.44 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 11.08 | 3.17 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,900 | 15.88 | 4.07 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 13.18 | 3.47 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,700 | 12.81 | 3.46 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.22 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,000 | 12.00 | 4.00 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,500 | 11.94 | 3.41 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 11.93 | 2.98 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,400 | 11.92 | 4.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,400 | 11.92 | 4.97 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,200 | 10.67 | 4.85 |
| Kyle Lewis | ARI | $2,000 | 9.18 | 4.59 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,600 | 11.40 | 4.39 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,800 | 11.59 | 4.14 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,900 | 15.88 | 4.07 |
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.