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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,600 | 14.09 | 1.47 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $8,500 | 13.87 | 1.63 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,100 | 12.86 | 1.59 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $5,700 | 11.36 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $5,700 | 11.36 | 1.99 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $8,500 | 13.87 | 1.63 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $6,800 | 11.03 | 1.62 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,100 | 12.86 | 1.59 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.49 | 2.02 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,300 | 8.20 | 1.91 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,800 | 6.19 | 2.21 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,400 | 7.02 | 2.06 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 11.14 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,200 | 10.73 | 2.06 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,700 | 9.98 | 1.75 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,500 | 9.64 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Abreu | HOU | $3,600 | 8.73 | 2.43 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,400 | 7.75 | 2.28 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,800 | 6.19 | 2.21 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,500 | 9.64 | 2.14 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,100 | 10.64 | 2.09 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,700 | 9.67 | 2.06 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 8.24 | 2.35 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,100 | 10.64 | 2.09 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,700 | 9.67 | 2.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 9.64 | 1.79 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $4,100 | 7.87 | 1.92 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 6.56 | 1.99 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 6.14 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 6.14 | 2.19 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,300 | 6.56 | 1.99 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $4,100 | 7.87 | 1.92 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,200 | 6.10 | 1.91 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,600 | 10.93 | 1.95 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,000 | 9.10 | 1.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 9.08 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 9.08 | 2.06 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,800 | 7.75 | 2.04 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,600 | 10.93 | 1.95 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 13.45 | 2.13 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 12.44 | 2.26 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 11.32 | 1.95 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,600 | 10.46 | 2.27 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 10.12 | 2.47 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $4,000 | 9.06 | 2.27 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.63 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,100 | 10.12 | 2.47 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $3,000 | 7.18 | 2.39 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.34 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,800 | 6.52 | 2.33 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,600 | 10.46 | 2.27 |
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.