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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,000 | 21.80 | 2.18 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 20.87 | 2.27 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $7,400 | 19.81 | 2.68 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,800 | 19.36 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $7,400 | 19.81 | 2.68 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $8,000 | 18.70 | 2.34 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 20.87 | 2.27 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,100 | 17.99 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,100 | 9.61 | 1.88 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 9.27 | 1.75 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 9.23 | 1.85 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.67 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.95 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 7.02 | 2.92 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 11.53 | 2.26 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,800 | 10.51 | 1.81 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 10.43 | 2.01 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $4,000 | 10.13 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.67 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 8.83 | 3.15 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,200 | 6.89 | 3.13 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.95 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 10.63 | 2.04 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,500 | 8.73 | 1.59 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,800 | 8.38 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,200 | 6.67 | 3.03 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,800 | 8.38 | 2.99 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 6.53 | 2.97 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,900 | 10.65 | 2.17 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,100 | 9.47 | 1.86 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,200 | 8.94 | 1.72 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 8.52 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.71 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,200 | 5.67 | 2.58 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,600 | 6.02 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.31 | 1.58 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 8.93 | 1.94 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $10,000 | 8.92 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 6.72 | 2.69 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $3,000 | 7.44 | 2.48 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,900 | 6.78 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.62 | 1.79 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $8,400 | 10.74 | 1.28 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,100 | 10.43 | 2.05 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $5,800 | 10.39 | 1.79 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.28 | 1.66 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,300 | 10.26 | 1.94 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,500 | 10.09 | 2.88 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 10.07 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Óscar Mercado | STL | $2,000 | 7.16 | 3.58 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,600 | 8.73 | 3.36 |
| Dalton Guthrie | PHI | $2,000 | 6.41 | 3.21 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
| Juan Yepez | STL | $2,200 | 6.96 | 3.16 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,600 | 8.21 | 3.16 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,700 | 8.39 | 3.11 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,400 | 7.38 | 3.07 |
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.