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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $11,500 | 29.38 | 2.55 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 24.24 | 2.42 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,300 | 20.98 | 2.04 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $11,800 | 20.06 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $6,900 | 18.07 | 2.62 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $6,500 | 16.56 | 2.55 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $11,500 | 29.38 | 2.55 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $7,700 | 18.69 | 2.43 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 8.76 | 1.75 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,800 | 8.76 | 1.83 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,200 | 8.53 | 2.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,200 | 8.46 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,200 | 8.46 | 2.64 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,000 | 5.11 | 2.56 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,400 | 5.61 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,800 | 10.29 | 1.77 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $4,600 | 9.87 | 2.14 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,900 | 9.55 | 1.95 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.51 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,200 | 7.86 | 3.57 |
| Trey Mancini | CHC | $2,200 | 7.17 | 3.26 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,200 | 6.57 | 2.99 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 10.60 | 1.80 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 10.36 | 2.16 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.03 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.48 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 5.51 | 2.40 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $3,400 | 7.99 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,200 | 9.32 | 1.79 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $9,200 | 9.20 | 1.00 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,300 | 9.11 | 2.12 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,900 | 8.99 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Kevin Smith | OAK | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 6.76 | 2.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $3,100 | 7.36 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.89 | 1.73 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,200 | 9.38 | 1.51 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,500 | 9.00 | 1.64 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,300 | 8.77 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.03 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,600 | 7.84 | 3.02 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.91 | 2.06 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.41 | 1.60 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,600 | 10.31 | 1.84 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,700 | 10.22 | 1.79 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 10.21 | 1.67 |
| Hunter Renfroe | LAA | $4,800 | 10.16 | 2.12 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,300 | 9.93 | 1.87 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,500 | 9.66 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Ramos | CIN | $2,000 | 6.73 | 3.37 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 6.88 | 3.28 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 6.85 | 3.12 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,200 | 6.75 | 3.07 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| Nelson Velázquez | CHC | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.34 | 3.02 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 8.46 | 2.92 |
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.