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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,700 | 24.60 | 2.30 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,100 | 22.17 | 2.00 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,400 | 21.83 | 1.91 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 20.91 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $5,700 | 14.38 | 2.52 |
| Tony Gonsolin | LAD | $8,000 | 19.20 | 2.40 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $5,200 | 12.44 | 2.39 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,700 | 24.60 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 9.41 | 3.03 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,700 | 8.78 | 1.87 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,200 | 8.76 | 1.68 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 8.70 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 8.49 | 3.69 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 9.41 | 3.03 |
| Christian Vázquez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.43 | 2.47 |
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,200 | 5.38 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 11.73 | 2.21 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 9.51 | 1.73 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 9.41 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 8.49 | 3.69 |
| Darin Ruf | MIL | $2,100 | 7.30 | 3.48 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,600 | 8.48 | 3.26 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 8.11 | 3.25 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.46 | 1.80 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,800 | 9.39 | 1.62 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.17 | 1.76 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy González | CWS | $2,000 | 6.69 | 3.34 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 7.35 | 3.34 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 8.19 | 3.03 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,700 | 7.71 | 2.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,100 | 11.52 | 2.81 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,100 | 10.13 | 1.99 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,200 | 9.96 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,000 | 8.36 | 4.18 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,100 | 8.08 | 3.85 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,100 | 7.24 | 3.45 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 6.47 | 2.94 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,700 | 9.67 | 2.06 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,100 | 9.36 | 1.53 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 9.15 | 1.79 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | LAA | $2,700 | 7.87 | 2.92 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,900 | 8.46 | 2.92 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,300 | 9.01 | 2.73 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.81 | 2.03 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 11.10 | 2.27 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,500 | 10.97 | 1.99 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,900 | 10.44 | 2.68 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.44 | 1.63 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,900 | 10.27 | 1.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.19 | 1.67 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,100 | 7.85 | 3.74 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 7.45 | 3.55 |
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,200 | 7.54 | 3.43 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 7.08 | 3.37 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.27 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,200 | 6.96 | 3.16 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,000 | 6.29 | 3.15 |
| Willie Calhoun | NYY | $2,300 | 7.13 | 3.10 |
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.