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 | $11,400 | 45.70 | 4.01 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 38.03 | 3.52 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,400 | 29.85 | 3.18 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,700 | 28.64 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,400 | 45.70 | 4.01 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 38.03 | 3.52 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,500 | 28.52 | 3.36 |
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $7,700 | 25.22 | 3.28 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 15.07 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.27 | 3.90 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,500 | 11.82 | 3.38 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,200 | 11.71 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhys Hoskins | CLE | $2,800 | 11.24 | 4.01 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.27 | 3.90 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $2,800 | 10.76 | 3.84 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.41 | 3.94 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,100 | 12.80 | 3.12 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.69 | 3.43 |
| Travis Bazzana | CLE | $3,400 | 10.27 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.41 | 3.94 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.83 | 3.51 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.69 | 3.43 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.02 | 3.23 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.21 | 3.59 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,200 | 11.99 | 3.75 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $3,000 | 10.86 | 3.62 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.42 | 4.00 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.25 | 3.51 |
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $2,300 | 10.29 | 4.47 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 10.12 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles McAdoo | TOR | $2,300 | 10.29 | 4.47 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.42 | 4.00 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.09 | 3.60 |
| Pedro Ramirez | CHC | $2,000 | 7.14 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.98 | 3.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.55 | 3.55 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.05 | 3.60 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.75 | 3.62 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 13.64 | 3.50 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 12.44 | 3.36 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ward | LAD | $2,000 | 8.87 | 4.43 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CLE | $2,000 | 8.86 | 4.43 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,600 | 11.24 | 4.32 |
| Colby Thomas | ATH | $2,400 | 10.27 | 4.28 |
| Michael Conforto | CHC | $2,500 | 10.09 | 4.04 |
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 11.17 | 3.85 |
| James Outman | MIN | $2,100 | 7.93 | 3.78 |
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.