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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,200 | 22.98 | 2.05 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,500 | 20.92 | 2.79 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $8,400 | 20.31 | 2.42 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $9,100 | 20.17 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,500 | 20.92 | 2.79 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $8,400 | 20.31 | 2.42 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $7,800 | 18.72 | 2.40 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $9,100 | 20.17 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 8.29 | 1.93 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,400 | 8.15 | 1.85 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,600 | 6.07 | 2.33 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,300 | 7.05 | 2.14 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,600 | 7.37 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.69 | 1.75 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,100 | 10.27 | 2.01 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 9.82 | 1.64 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,400 | 9.31 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,600 | 6.07 | 2.33 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $3,300 | 7.21 | 2.18 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 10.61 | 2.04 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,800 | 9.72 | 1.68 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,300 | 9.35 | 1.76 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 9.17 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,800 | 8.83 | 2.32 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 10.61 | 2.04 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,500 | 9.17 | 2.04 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,100 | 8.16 | 1.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 9.96 | 1.84 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 9.42 | 1.50 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 6.95 | 1.93 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,400 | 6.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 5.79 | 2.23 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,400 | 6.81 | 2.00 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,600 | 6.95 | 1.93 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,400 | 6.29 | 1.85 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,700 | 12.09 | 2.12 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,900 | 9.86 | 2.01 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 9.07 | 1.97 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.80 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,700 | 12.09 | 2.12 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,900 | 8.22 | 2.11 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.80 | 2.05 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 13.69 | 2.07 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 10.31 | 2.51 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.14 | 1.84 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,200 | 9.99 | 2.38 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 9.79 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,800 | 9.66 | 2.01 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $4,400 | 9.23 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,800 | 7.81 | 2.79 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,700 | 7.06 | 2.62 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $3,000 | 7.77 | 2.59 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 10.31 | 2.51 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $3,100 | 7.38 | 2.38 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,200 | 9.99 | 2.38 |
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.