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 | $9,700 | 35.20 | 3.63 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $10,500 | 33.03 | 3.15 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,100 | 32.26 | 3.54 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,200 | 29.39 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,700 | 35.20 | 3.63 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $9,100 | 32.26 | 3.54 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $8,700 | 27.95 | 3.21 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $10,500 | 33.03 | 3.15 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,500 | 11.59 | 3.31 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,200 | 10.89 | 3.40 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,100 | 10.54 | 3.40 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,300 | 10.15 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | MIL | $2,400 | 9.00 | 3.75 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,600 | 9.29 | 3.57 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,600 | 9.17 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,400 | 8.41 | 3.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 10.88 | 3.20 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 10.34 | 3.13 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.07 | 3.60 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 9.86 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,800 | 10.07 | 3.60 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 9.86 | 3.29 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 10.88 | 3.20 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 10.34 | 3.13 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 15.22 | 3.62 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,500 | 13.22 | 2.94 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.15 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 10.62 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 15.22 | 3.62 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 12.30 | 3.15 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,700 | 8.43 | 3.12 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 10.62 | 2.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.18 | 3.11 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 10.03 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 11.18 | 3.11 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,300 | 10.03 | 3.04 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,800 | 12.24 | 3.22 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 12.09 | 3.02 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,300 | 11.90 | 2.77 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,400 | 11.61 | 3.42 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,200 | 11.35 | 3.55 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,500 | 11.19 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 11.99 | 4.14 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $2,600 | 10.61 | 4.08 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,300 | 9.21 | 4.00 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 8.94 | 3.73 |
| Ramón Laureano | ATL | $2,600 | 9.36 | 3.60 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $3,000 | 10.81 | 3.60 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,100 | 11.00 | 3.55 |
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.