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 | $10,800 | 46.30 | 4.29 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,300 | 40.94 | 3.97 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,600 | 30.80 | 3.58 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,400 | 30.62 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 46.30 | 4.29 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,300 | 40.94 | 3.97 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WSH | $8,600 | 30.80 | 3.58 |
| Justin Verlander | SF | $8,200 | 28.24 | 3.44 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.25 | 4.17 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 10.33 | 3.23 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,600 | 8.63 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $2,700 | 11.25 | 4.17 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,100 | 7.76 | 3.70 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,200 | 7.62 | 3.46 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 11.06 | 3.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.75 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,900 | 10.75 | 3.71 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,500 | 11.06 | 3.16 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 10.74 | 2.90 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 10.38 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 10.38 | 3.35 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,700 | 10.74 | 2.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 11.07 | 2.99 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 10.73 | 3.15 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 8.46 | 3.13 |
| Brady House | WSH | $2,300 | 7.31 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady House | WSH | $2,300 | 7.31 | 3.18 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,400 | 10.73 | 3.15 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,700 | 8.46 | 3.13 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 11.07 | 2.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $4,100 | 11.70 | 2.85 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,500 | 11.68 | 3.34 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 11.48 | 2.94 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 11.39 | 3.16 |
| Jurickson Profar | ATL | $3,800 | 10.77 | 2.83 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,200 | 10.61 | 3.31 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.67 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $2,800 | 9.18 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,200 | 8.19 | 3.72 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,200 | 8.09 | 3.68 |
| Dylan Crews | WSH | $2,700 | 9.90 | 3.67 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,500 | 11.68 | 3.34 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,200 | 10.61 | 3.31 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $2,800 | 9.18 | 3.28 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,600 | 11.39 | 3.16 |
| Drew Gilbert | SF | $2,900 | 9.15 | 3.15 |
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.