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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,300 | 38.32 | 3.72 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,600 | 37.91 | 3.95 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 37.44 | 3.71 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,400 | 36.27 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,600 | 37.91 | 3.95 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $9,400 | 36.27 | 3.86 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $10,300 | 38.32 | 3.72 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 37.44 | 3.71 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 16.77 | 4.30 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 13.98 | 4.37 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 13.28 | 3.49 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 13.24 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,400 | 12.31 | 5.13 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $3,200 | 13.98 | 4.37 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,900 | 16.77 | 4.30 |
| Josh Bell | WSH | $2,800 | 11.90 | 4.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.87 | 3.75 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.19 | 3.61 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 13.87 | 3.75 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 11.19 | 3.61 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 14.62 | 4.57 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,300 | 12.67 | 3.84 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,900 | 12.59 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,200 | 14.62 | 4.57 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,500 | 10.26 | 4.10 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,100 | 12.28 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 14.37 | 3.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,600 | 12.68 | 3.52 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.37 | 3.75 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,700 | 10.97 | 4.06 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,700 | 10.69 | 3.96 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 14.37 | 3.78 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,300 | 12.37 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,900 | 16.58 | 3.38 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,700 | 15.77 | 3.36 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,300 | 15.13 | 3.52 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.80 | 3.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 14.33 | 3.58 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 14.28 | 3.97 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,100 | 13.86 | 3.38 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,300 | 13.74 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,900 | 13.27 | 4.58 |
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,000 | 13.38 | 4.46 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,700 | 11.87 | 4.40 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 13.02 | 4.34 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,000 | 8.60 | 4.30 |
| Roman Anthony | BOS | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $3,300 | 13.74 | 4.16 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.25 | 4.14 |
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.