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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,600 | 40.95 | 4.27 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $10,400 | 37.08 | 3.57 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,800 | 36.03 | 3.68 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,200 | 34.73 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,600 | 40.95 | 4.27 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,500 | 30.23 | 4.03 |
| Martín Pérez | SD | $7,700 | 29.39 | 3.82 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $9,200 | 34.73 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.89 | 3.58 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.63 | 3.41 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,600 | 12.11 | 3.36 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 11.87 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,500 | 10.75 | 4.30 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.05 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,000 | 12.74 | 3.19 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 11.89 | 3.50 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.59 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.44 | 4.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 11.59 | 3.86 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,300 | 8.69 | 3.78 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 10.05 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 13.56 | 3.23 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 13.42 | 2.92 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,100 | 13.33 | 3.25 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuña | NYM | $2,300 | 12.72 | 5.53 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.07 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 9.90 | 3.96 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $2,900 | 11.18 | 3.86 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.52 | 3.48 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 12.43 | 2.89 |
| Eugenio Suárez | ARI | $3,600 | 12.07 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| José Tena | WSH | $2,700 | 9.72 | 3.60 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.52 | 3.48 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.46 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,100 | 20.24 | 3.97 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 15.24 | 3.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 14.49 | 3.81 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 14.26 | 2.91 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.95 | 4.50 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.93 | 3.67 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.40 | 4.32 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 13.27 | 4.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,500 | 12.45 | 4.98 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,800 | 12.95 | 4.62 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,700 | 12.36 | 4.58 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,900 | 13.27 | 4.58 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,100 | 13.95 | 4.50 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,100 | 13.40 | 4.32 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.28 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $2,500 | 10.33 | 4.13 |
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.