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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,800 | 42.26 | 3.91 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $9,000 | 33.29 | 3.70 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,500 | 32.07 | 3.05 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,000 | 32.05 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,800 | 42.26 | 3.91 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $9,000 | 33.29 | 3.70 |
| Kutter Crawford | BOS | $6,200 | 22.69 | 3.66 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $7,000 | 24.88 | 3.55 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.52 | 3.30 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.25 | 3.15 |
| Logan Porter | KC | $2,400 | 13.00 | 5.42 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,300 | 12.98 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Porter | KC | $2,400 | 13.00 | 5.42 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.51 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 10.65 | 4.26 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,100 | 8.91 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 15.03 | 3.76 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.84 | 4.43 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.84 | 4.43 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 10.42 | 4.34 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,200 | 12.24 | 3.83 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 15.03 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 15.93 | 3.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.94 | 3.32 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 13.93 | 3.10 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,000 | 12.43 | 4.14 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.47 | 3.95 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 15.93 | 3.88 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 10.26 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 13.16 | 3.29 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.06 | 3.44 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 12.61 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,900 | 10.84 | 3.74 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 17.20 | 3.44 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,500 | 15.07 | 3.35 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.92 | 3.64 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 14.34 | 4.35 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.30 | 3.76 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,900 | 13.80 | 3.54 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,800 | 13.17 | 3.46 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,400 | 12.73 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,700 | 12.36 | 4.58 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 14.34 | 4.35 |
| José Azocar | SD | $2,100 | 8.97 | 4.27 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 11.48 | 4.25 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 12.28 | 4.23 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,800 | 11.82 | 4.22 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,800 | 11.33 | 4.05 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,900 | 11.68 | 4.03 |
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.