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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,500 | 26.26 | 2.76 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,000 | 23.43 | 2.60 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $8,500 | 17.18 | 2.02 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $7,700 | 15.87 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,500 | 26.26 | 2.76 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,000 | 23.43 | 2.60 |
| Michael McGreevy | STL | $6,000 | 13.36 | 2.23 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $6,700 | 14.41 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 8.45 | 2.01 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 7.78 | 1.59 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $3,100 | 6.71 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,500 | 5.74 | 2.30 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $3,100 | 6.71 | 2.16 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 5.94 | 2.12 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.94 | 1.99 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Rafael Devers | SF | $5,400 | 9.03 | 1.67 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,200 | 8.45 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 6.01 | 2.86 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,500 | 5.74 | 2.30 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $3,100 | 6.71 | 2.16 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 5.94 | 2.12 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 8.50 | 1.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 8.25 | 1.83 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 6.17 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 6.17 | 1.93 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 8.25 | 1.83 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,800 | 8.50 | 1.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,400 | 8.16 | 2.40 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,600 | 8.10 | 1.45 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 8.03 | 1.96 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,700 | 6.10 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | ATL | $3,400 | 8.16 | 2.40 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,700 | 6.10 | 2.26 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 8.03 | 1.96 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,900 | 5.65 | 1.95 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.36 | 1.61 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,300 | 8.03 | 1.87 |
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,600 | 7.32 | 2.03 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,300 | 6.46 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $3,600 | 7.32 | 2.03 |
| Nacho Alvarez Jr. | ATL | $2,800 | 5.68 | 2.03 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,300 | 6.46 | 1.96 |
| Brady House | WSH | $3,000 | 5.72 | 1.91 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 8.90 | 1.48 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,100 | 8.88 | 2.17 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,100 | 8.73 | 1.71 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 8.72 | 1.65 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $5,500 | 8.20 | 1.49 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $4,300 | 8.18 | 1.90 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $3,900 | 7.77 | 1.99 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,100 | 8.88 | 2.17 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,700 | 5.78 | 2.14 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,600 | 5.54 | 2.13 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.09 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $3,400 | 6.90 | 2.03 |
| Robert Hassell III | WSH | $2,600 | 5.24 | 2.02 |
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.