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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $10,300 | 23.83 | 2.31 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 19.19 | 1.90 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,700 | 17.91 | 1.85 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,900 | 17.79 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $6,900 | 17.24 | 2.50 |
| Michael King | SD | $10,300 | 23.83 | 2.31 |
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,300 | 17.65 | 2.13 |
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $6,300 | 13.27 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $8,200 | 9.70 | 1.18 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,100 | 9.33 | 2.28 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.55 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,500 | 5.89 | 2.36 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,500 | 8.14 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $8,200 | 9.70 | 1.18 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,100 | 9.33 | 2.28 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $4,200 | 9.24 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,000 | 6.47 | 3.24 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 8.87 | 1.74 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,600 | 8.82 | 1.57 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,000 | 8.66 | 1.73 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $4,200 | 8.40 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
| Whit Merrifield | ATL | $3,600 | 8.26 | 2.30 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,800 | 7.58 | 2.00 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $4,200 | 8.40 | 2.00 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 12.16 | 1.84 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,600 | 11.11 | 1.98 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 10.82 | 1.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.55 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $3,400 | 8.24 | 2.42 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,400 | 8.16 | 2.40 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 5.49 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.37 | 1.84 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 8.45 | 1.76 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,900 | 8.42 | 2.90 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,800 | 8.37 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,900 | 8.42 | 2.90 |
| Jace Jung | DET | $2,600 | 6.74 | 2.59 |
| Paul DeJong | KC | $3,300 | 8.07 | 2.44 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,400 | 7.01 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 11.57 | 1.99 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,100 | 11.24 | 1.84 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,700 | 10.91 | 2.32 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,700 | 10.65 | 2.88 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,700 | 10.54 | 2.24 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,300 | 10.19 | 2.37 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.08 | 1.60 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $3,000 | 9.38 | 3.13 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,800 | 8.70 | 3.11 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,000 | 9.04 | 3.01 |
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $2,800 | 8.35 | 2.98 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.88 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,700 | 10.65 | 2.88 |
| Luke Williams | ATL | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
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.