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 | $10,600 | 35.71 | 3.37 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,700 | 34.13 | 3.92 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $9,500 | 33.04 | 3.48 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,200 | 32.68 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,700 | 34.13 | 3.92 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $9,500 | 33.04 | 3.48 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,600 | 35.71 | 3.37 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,100 | 30.58 | 3.36 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.31 | 3.42 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $3,000 | 11.51 | 3.84 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 11.31 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
| Josh Bell | MIA | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $3,000 | 11.51 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.73 | 3.54 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 12.67 | 4.22 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 12.67 | 4.22 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.59 | 4.06 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.73 | 3.54 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.20 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 12.10 | 2.75 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 10.38 | 3.58 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,400 | 10.19 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 10.38 | 3.58 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 12.74 | 3.44 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,400 | 10.19 | 3.00 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,000 | 8.84 | 2.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,000 | 8.89 | 2.96 |
| Josh Donaldson | MIL | $2,500 | 8.53 | 3.41 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $2,600 | 7.80 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 7.63 | 3.47 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
| Josh Donaldson | MIL | $2,500 | 8.53 | 3.41 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,300 | 7.25 | 3.15 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 16.07 | 3.83 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,500 | 12.39 | 3.54 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 12.00 | 3.08 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,600 | 11.96 | 3.32 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,800 | 11.82 | 4.22 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,800 | 11.82 | 4.22 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,700 | 10.83 | 4.01 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,900 | 11.24 | 3.88 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,400 | 13.16 | 3.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 16.07 | 3.83 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,600 | 9.90 | 3.81 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,600 | 9.83 | 3.78 |
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.