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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $9,100 | 27.43 | 3.01 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,100 | 25.94 | 2.57 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,900 | 23.96 | 2.42 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,000 | 23.16 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $9,100 | 27.43 | 3.01 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $7,500 | 22.30 | 2.97 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,000 | 23.16 | 2.90 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,100 | 25.94 | 2.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 14.68 | 3.58 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.34 | 3.10 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,900 | 12.92 | 3.31 |
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Abreu | HOU | $3,000 | 11.69 | 3.90 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 8.17 | 3.89 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,600 | 10.06 | 3.87 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 10.15 | 3.76 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 13.94 | 3.67 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.03 | 3.26 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.73 | 3.54 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 11.06 | 3.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 13.94 | 3.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.73 | 3.54 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,300 | 10.82 | 3.28 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.26 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 10.27 | 3.11 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 8.38 | 2.89 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 12.41 | 3.26 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,300 | 10.27 | 3.11 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 8.38 | 2.89 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 7.99 | 2.85 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 12.67 | 3.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 12.37 | 3.34 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 12.14 | 3.37 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 12.14 | 3.37 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 12.67 | 3.34 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 12.37 | 3.34 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 17.54 | 3.65 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,500 | 16.20 | 3.60 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 15.26 | 3.63 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,700 | 13.91 | 3.76 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,400 | 13.50 | 3.97 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 12.24 | 3.06 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $3,300 | 11.93 | 3.62 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 11.89 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,300 | 9.32 | 4.05 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,400 | 13.50 | 3.97 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $3,000 | 11.46 | 3.82 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,700 | 13.91 | 3.76 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,100 | 11.34 | 3.66 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 17.54 | 3.65 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 15.26 | 3.63 |
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.