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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $11,500 | 37.80 | 3.29 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $9,800 | 35.23 | 3.60 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,800 | 33.55 | 3.11 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,400 | 32.74 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $7,200 | 28.90 | 4.01 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,600 | 29.70 | 3.91 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,400 | 32.74 | 3.90 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $6,500 | 24.97 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 15.02 | 3.58 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.15 | 3.37 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 13.01 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 11.93 | 4.77 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,700 | 12.32 | 4.56 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 12.02 | 4.29 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,600 | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 12.87 | 3.14 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 12.37 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,400 | 10.89 | 4.54 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,700 | 11.19 | 4.15 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,300 | 9.10 | 3.96 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.45 | 3.89 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,400 | 13.41 | 5.59 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,900 | 12.41 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,400 | 13.41 | 5.59 |
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 8.53 | 4.26 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,300 | 12.82 | 3.88 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.30 | 3.32 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 12.23 | 4.08 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,700 | 11.93 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 12.23 | 4.08 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 11.77 | 3.92 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,300 | 12.82 | 3.88 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,400 | 9.08 | 3.78 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 17.96 | 3.99 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.59 | 3.39 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 14.23 | 4.06 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 14.11 | 3.44 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 14.02 | 4.83 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,300 | 13.98 | 4.24 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.35 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 14.02 | 4.83 |
| Corey Dickerson | WSH | $2,000 | 9.60 | 4.80 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 12.48 | 4.62 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.42 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,300 | 13.98 | 4.24 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.12 | 4.18 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,100 | 12.91 | 4.17 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,200 | 13.33 | 4.17 |
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.