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 | $10,200 | 38.48 | 3.77 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,800 | 37.01 | 3.43 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,400 | 36.70 | 3.53 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $11,000 | 35.64 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Spiers | CIN | $6,200 | 23.95 | 3.86 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,200 | 38.48 | 3.77 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $8,000 | 29.57 | 3.70 |
| José Ureña | CWS | $5,500 | 19.61 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 13.92 | 3.31 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 13.57 | 3.39 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 13.34 | 3.25 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 10.86 | 4.72 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,600 | 11.38 | 4.38 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,300 | 9.88 | 4.30 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,100 | 8.95 | 4.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 15.43 | 3.96 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.17 | 3.37 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.48 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 15.43 | 3.96 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,000 | 7.83 | 3.91 |
| Kolten Wong | LAD | $2,300 | 8.67 | 3.77 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,300 | 8.53 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 15.64 | 3.81 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 13.95 | 3.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.35 | 3.51 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.25 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.32 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.05 | 3.35 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 12.70 | 3.73 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 12.63 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 10.31 | 4.30 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 9.43 | 4.29 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,600 | 10.90 | 4.19 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,100 | 12.81 | 4.13 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 16.78 | 3.42 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,400 | 15.71 | 3.57 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.16 | 4.10 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.47 | 3.37 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.21 | 3.55 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,200 | 13.66 | 4.27 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,800 | 13.37 | 3.52 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.14 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 11.25 | 4.69 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,100 | 9.46 | 4.50 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,600 | 11.65 | 4.48 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,900 | 12.82 | 4.42 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,900 | 12.73 | 4.39 |
| Hunter Renfroe | CIN | $2,500 | 10.97 | 4.39 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.51 | 4.38 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.32 |
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.