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 | $9,000 | 20.69 | 2.30 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,000 | 18.70 | 2.34 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $9,200 | 17.96 | 1.95 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $8,300 | 17.82 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,000 | 18.70 | 2.34 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,000 | 20.69 | 2.30 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $8,300 | 17.82 | 2.15 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $7,600 | 15.83 | 2.08 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,800 | 7.86 | 1.64 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,500 | 7.55 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Rene Pinto | TB | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,500 | 7.55 | 2.16 |
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,400 | 5.00 | 2.08 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 9.86 | 1.70 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,200 | 9.24 | 1.78 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $3,200 | 7.45 | 2.33 |
| Rene Pinto | TB | $2,700 | 6.26 | 2.32 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $3,800 | 8.43 | 2.22 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,400 | 9.42 | 2.14 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 9.17 | 1.61 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,500 | 6.90 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,400 | 9.42 | 2.14 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 9.17 | 1.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 9.84 | 1.64 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 9.16 | 1.45 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 7.98 | 1.51 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,100 | 7.84 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,200 | 6.22 | 1.94 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,100 | 7.84 | 1.91 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $3,300 | 6.00 | 1.82 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $4,000 | 6.73 | 1.68 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,700 | 11.75 | 2.50 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,400 | 8.33 | 1.89 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,300 | 8.13 | 1.89 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,600 | 6.74 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,700 | 11.75 | 2.50 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,400 | 8.33 | 1.89 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,300 | 8.13 | 1.89 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 5.52 | 1.84 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 12.46 | 2.11 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 10.10 | 2.06 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,000 | 9.92 | 1.98 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,700 | 9.46 | 2.01 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 9.18 | 2.04 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $3,100 | 8.96 | 2.89 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $4,900 | 8.95 | 1.83 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $4,300 | 8.81 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $3,100 | 8.96 | 2.89 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,700 | 7.51 | 2.78 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,100 | 5.76 | 2.74 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $3,000 | 7.76 | 2.59 |
| Harold Ramirez | TB | $3,500 | 8.42 | 2.41 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,400 | 8.01 | 2.36 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,900 | 6.70 | 2.31 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,100 | 7.07 | 2.28 |
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.