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 | $11,000 | 41.19 | 3.74 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,600 | 40.75 | 3.84 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,100 | 36.07 | 3.96 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $9,400 | 35.09 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $6,800 | 29.58 | 4.35 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $8,200 | 34.14 | 4.16 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,100 | 36.07 | 3.96 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,600 | 40.75 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 14.40 | 3.51 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 13.59 | 3.40 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,200 | 13.51 | 4.22 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.36 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,200 | 10.32 | 4.69 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 9.72 | 4.42 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,900 | 12.63 | 4.36 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 13.20 | 4.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,900 | 14.94 | 3.83 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 14.40 | 4.97 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 13.93 | 3.40 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.70 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 14.40 | 4.97 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,900 | 14.94 | 3.83 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 10.70 | 3.69 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 11.41 | 3.68 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 14.48 | 3.37 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 13.69 | 3.18 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.09 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.85 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 11.13 | 4.64 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 12.49 | 4.46 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,400 | 9.90 | 4.12 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 12.83 | 3.67 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.49 | 3.19 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.44 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,100 | 9.28 | 4.42 |
| Michael Busch | LAD | $2,300 | 9.10 | 3.96 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,500 | 9.50 | 3.80 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,500 | 16.53 | 3.67 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 15.20 | 3.45 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 15.08 | 3.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 14.58 | 3.84 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 14.37 | 3.27 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 14.31 | 3.05 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 14.04 | 4.53 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 13.60 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,400 | 11.87 | 4.95 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,600 | 12.56 | 4.83 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,700 | 12.46 | 4.62 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,100 | 14.04 | 4.53 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,600 | 11.73 | 4.51 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,600 | 11.59 | 4.46 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,400 | 10.63 | 4.43 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 10.04 | 4.36 |
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.