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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,300 | 19.09 | 2.30 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,200 | 18.18 | 2.22 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,000 | 17.67 | 2.21 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,700 | 15.97 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,300 | 19.09 | 2.30 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,200 | 18.18 | 2.22 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,000 | 17.67 | 2.21 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $7,500 | 14.89 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.75 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 6.84 | 2.14 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,600 | 6.70 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 6.40 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 6.84 | 2.14 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 6.40 | 2.13 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,600 | 6.70 | 1.86 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 5.29 | 1.82 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.75 | 1.79 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 8.20 | 1.64 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,100 | 7.92 | 1.93 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $3,900 | 7.64 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SD | $2,400 | 6.52 | 2.72 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.52 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 6.84 | 2.14 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,000 | 6.40 | 2.13 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 8.51 | 1.64 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $4,000 | 7.97 | 1.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,700 | 7.87 | 1.67 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,800 | 7.76 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,800 | 7.76 | 2.04 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $4,000 | 7.97 | 1.99 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,300 | 6.38 | 1.93 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 7.75 | 1.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 11.52 | 2.02 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.17 | 1.64 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 9.45 | 1.57 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,600 | 7.95 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 11.52 | 2.02 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,200 | 6.40 | 2.00 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 5.15 | 1.84 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,600 | 7.95 | 1.73 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 8.56 | 1.56 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,400 | 7.65 | 1.74 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 7.61 | 1.59 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,400 | 6.98 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $3,000 | 6.51 | 2.17 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,200 | 6.67 | 2.08 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $3,400 | 6.98 | 2.05 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,400 | 7.65 | 1.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,400 | 9.39 | 1.74 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,900 | 9.37 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 9.23 | 1.59 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 9.16 | 1.64 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,300 | 9.02 | 2.10 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 8.75 | 1.99 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,500 | 8.63 | 1.92 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $4,000 | 8.51 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,700 | 6.83 | 2.53 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 5.80 | 2.32 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,000 | 6.90 | 2.30 |
| Jason Heyward | HOU | $3,000 | 6.71 | 2.24 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,300 | 7.06 | 2.14 |
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $3,400 | 7.25 | 2.13 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $4,000 | 8.51 | 2.13 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $2,800 | 5.93 | 2.12 |
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.