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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,600 | 27.27 | 2.57 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $10,500 | 25.76 | 2.45 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 24.70 | 2.29 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,100 | 23.32 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $7,300 | 19.39 | 2.66 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,300 | 21.71 | 2.62 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,600 | 27.27 | 2.57 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,100 | 23.32 | 2.56 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 8.80 | 1.69 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.70 | 1.61 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 8.55 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | COL | $2,200 | 6.55 | 2.98 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 7.62 | 2.82 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.77 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 11.72 | 2.34 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $8,400 | 10.42 | 1.24 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,300 | 7.78 | 3.38 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,400 | 7.61 | 3.17 |
| Matt Carpenter | SD | $2,600 | 7.80 | 3.00 |
| Austin Wynns | COL | $2,200 | 6.55 | 2.98 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,500 | 10.72 | 1.95 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.44 | 1.78 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,900 | 9.14 | 1.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $7,800 | 9.06 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 7.59 | 2.92 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 7.76 | 2.88 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,900 | 8.23 | 2.84 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.75 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,100 | 9.85 | 1.93 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,300 | 9.72 | 1.83 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,800 | 9.07 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,800 | 9.07 | 3.24 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,600 | 7.10 | 2.73 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 5.23 | 2.61 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 9.44 | 3.15 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 9.25 | 2.01 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,600 | 9.14 | 1.99 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.14 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 9.44 | 3.15 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,100 | 8.02 | 2.59 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,000 | 7.30 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,300 | 11.09 | 2.09 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.85 | 1.70 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.85 | 1.78 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,600 | 10.62 | 2.95 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,200 | 10.43 | 2.48 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $3,900 | 10.17 | 2.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 9.96 | 1.63 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 9.96 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,500 | 8.67 | 3.47 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,000 | 6.89 | 3.44 |
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,100 | 6.93 | 3.30 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,500 | 8.10 | 3.24 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 9.27 | 3.20 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,400 | 7.57 | 3.15 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,400 | 7.22 | 3.01 |
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.