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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,400 | 21.34 | 2.05 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,500 | 18.85 | 1.98 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $7,900 | 18.14 | 2.30 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,000 | 17.97 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $7,900 | 18.14 | 2.30 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $6,800 | 15.24 | 2.24 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,400 | 21.34 | 2.05 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $8,100 | 16.63 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,800 | 8.01 | 1.67 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,400 | 7.78 | 1.44 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $3,600 | 7.60 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,100 | 6.31 | 3.01 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.86 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,700 | 9.47 | 2.01 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,100 | 6.31 | 3.01 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 7.38 | 2.95 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,600 | 7.60 | 2.92 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,300 | 10.14 | 2.36 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.45 | 2.25 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,700 | 8.79 | 1.54 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,900 | 8.41 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,000 | 7.09 | 3.55 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 8.00 | 2.58 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 10.16 | 1.72 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 9.60 | 1.60 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,700 | 9.13 | 1.60 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $5,400 | 9.06 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Berti | MIA | $3,200 | 8.82 | 2.75 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.74 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,600 | 5.81 | 2.24 |
| Vaughn Grissom | ATL | $3,100 | 6.78 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.43 | 1.65 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,000 | 9.10 | 1.82 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,800 | 8.60 | 2.26 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $5,000 | 8.50 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Ríos | CHC | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,800 | 6.60 | 2.36 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,800 | 8.60 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.24 | 1.60 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.20 | 1.57 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $5,100 | 10.08 | 1.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 9.87 | 1.70 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,700 | 9.66 | 1.69 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,600 | 9.55 | 1.70 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 9.51 | 1.53 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,000 | 9.34 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,200 | 7.55 | 3.43 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,400 | 7.50 | 3.12 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 7.28 | 3.04 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $3,000 | 8.97 | 2.99 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,100 | 6.23 | 2.96 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 8.10 | 2.89 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,500 | 7.16 | 2.86 |
| Sam Hilliard | ATL | $2,300 | 6.41 | 2.79 |
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.