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 | $10,300 | 46.28 | 4.49 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,600 | 42.40 | 3.65 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $11,000 | 40.20 | 3.65 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $10,200 | 37.04 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,300 | 46.28 | 4.49 |
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $8,200 | 32.98 | 4.02 |
| Luis Severino | NYY | $9,000 | 35.11 | 3.90 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $7,000 | 26.51 | 3.79 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,400 | 14.23 | 3.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.91 | 3.31 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 13.89 | 3.47 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 10.16 | 5.08 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,800 | 12.07 | 4.31 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,200 | 13.04 | 4.08 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,400 | 13.90 | 3.16 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 12.62 | 3.32 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 12.59 | 3.81 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,800 | 11.75 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,300 | 10.35 | 4.50 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,800 | 11.75 | 4.20 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 10.42 | 4.17 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 13.51 | 4.22 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,900 | 13.49 | 3.46 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.56 | 3.81 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 11.96 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 13.51 | 4.22 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 8.22 | 4.11 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $2,800 | 10.87 | 3.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.56 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 12.03 | 3.54 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 11.86 | 3.49 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,100 | 11.48 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $2,800 | 10.78 | 3.85 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,100 | 11.48 | 3.70 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,900 | 10.71 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.96 | 3.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.88 | 3.08 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,600 | 13.47 | 3.74 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,700 | 13.47 | 3.64 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,300 | 13.42 | 4.07 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,300 | 13.14 | 3.06 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 13.11 | 2.79 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 11.09 | 5.54 |
| Corey Dickerson | WSH | $2,000 | 10.70 | 5.35 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,500 | 11.68 | 4.67 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.51 |
| Jonathan Davis | MIA | $2,400 | 10.56 | 4.40 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.36 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.59 | 4.14 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.59 | 4.14 |
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.