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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,300 | 37.97 | 4.08 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,500 | 37.66 | 3.59 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,100 | 36.65 | 3.63 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,600 | 36.03 | 3.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,300 | 37.97 | 4.08 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,600 | 36.03 | 3.75 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $8,500 | 30.98 | 3.64 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,100 | 36.65 | 3.63 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $3,000 | 12.79 | 4.26 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 12.28 | 4.39 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 12.26 | 3.83 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 11.82 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 12.28 | 4.39 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $3,000 | 12.79 | 4.26 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 12.26 | 3.83 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,500 | 9.39 | 3.76 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.27 | 3.41 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.11 | 3.19 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 12.60 | 4.20 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.06 | 3.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.27 | 3.41 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.11 | 3.19 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 12.48 | 2.84 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.31 | 3.33 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,400 | 10.29 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 10.46 | 3.61 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.31 | 3.33 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,400 | 10.29 | 3.03 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,000 | 9.08 | 3.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 10.55 | 3.40 |
| Josh Donaldson | MIL | $2,600 | 9.13 | 3.51 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 8.73 | 2.91 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 8.38 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 8.38 | 3.81 |
| Josh Donaldson | MIL | $2,600 | 9.13 | 3.51 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 10.55 | 3.40 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,300 | 7.38 | 3.21 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 14.18 | 3.38 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,000 | 13.81 | 3.45 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,400 | 13.21 | 3.88 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 12.17 | 3.12 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 12.07 | 3.09 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,500 | 11.71 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,700 | 11.44 | 4.24 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,400 | 13.21 | 3.88 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,800 | 10.69 | 3.82 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,700 | 10.08 | 3.73 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,100 | 7.66 | 3.65 |
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,400 | 8.76 | 3.65 |
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.