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 | 45.60 | 4.00 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 38.12 | 3.53 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,400 | 29.30 | 3.12 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,700 | 28.83 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,400 | 45.60 | 4.00 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,800 | 38.12 | 3.53 |
| Lucas Giolito | SD | $7,700 | 25.22 | 3.28 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,500 | 27.53 | 3.24 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $4,300 | 15.07 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.52 | 3.68 |
| Christian Walker | HOU | $3,500 | 11.82 | 3.38 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | NYY | $3,200 | 11.76 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 10.70 | 4.11 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $2,800 | 10.83 | 3.87 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 10.55 | 3.77 |
| Josh Bell | MIN | $2,800 | 10.46 | 3.73 |
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 | 10.98 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 13.41 | 3.94 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,700 | 12.69 | 3.43 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 9.58 | 3.42 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 10.35 | 3.34 |
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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 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 10.80 | 3.60 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 12.21 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.22 | 3.51 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.09 | 3.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | ARI | $3,000 | 9.40 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Isaac Paredes | HOU | $2,800 | 10.09 | 3.60 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $2,500 | 8.91 | 3.56 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 11.22 | 3.51 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 16.25 | 3.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.98 | 3.74 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.89 | 3.82 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 14.55 | 3.55 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,900 | 14.05 | 3.60 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,700 | 12.44 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Mangum | PIT | $2,500 | 9.77 | 3.91 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,200 | 16.25 | 3.87 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 14.89 | 3.82 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 14.98 | 3.74 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 13.79 | 3.63 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 13.04 | 3.62 |
| Alex Call | LAD | $2,500 | 9.03 | 3.61 |
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.