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 | $10,800 | 46.82 | 4.33 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,300 | 44.09 | 3.90 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,100 | 39.62 | 3.57 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $9,300 | 37.01 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,800 | 46.82 | 4.33 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $8,700 | 35.18 | 4.04 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $9,300 | 37.01 | 3.98 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,300 | 44.09 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,400 | 14.82 | 3.37 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 14.10 | 3.52 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.03 | 3.34 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.93 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 10.48 | 4.19 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 13.32 | 4.16 |
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,400 | 9.74 | 4.06 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 13.93 | 3.67 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,200 | 13.81 | 3.29 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,200 | 12.34 | 3.86 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 12.12 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 11.48 | 4.59 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 11.64 | 4.16 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 10.82 | 4.01 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,800 | 11.05 | 3.95 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 13.43 | 4.07 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 12.58 | 3.15 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 12.58 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,300 | 11.71 | 5.09 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 9.45 | 4.73 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 13.72 | 4.16 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 13.43 | 4.07 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 12.55 | 3.69 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.48 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,000 | 11.85 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,000 | 11.85 | 3.95 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $2,500 | 9.49 | 3.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 12.55 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.63 | 3.47 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,600 | 15.59 | 4.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.92 | 3.32 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.79 | 3.00 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,200 | 13.57 | 4.24 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,500 | 13.20 | 3.77 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,200 | 13.14 | 3.13 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 10.53 | 5.27 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 12.45 | 4.61 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,600 | 15.59 | 4.33 |
| Jonathan Davis | MIA | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,200 | 13.57 | 4.24 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,200 | 13.03 | 4.07 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,800 | 11.39 | 4.07 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
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.