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 | 42.50 | 3.97 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,200 | 39.67 | 3.54 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 39.46 | 3.59 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $10,400 | 37.40 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $7,000 | 28.88 | 4.13 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $9,100 | 37.31 | 4.10 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,700 | 42.50 | 3.97 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $8,200 | 32.57 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 15.60 | 3.63 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 13.57 | 3.39 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 12.78 | 3.20 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 12.51 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,000 | 11.34 | 5.67 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.26 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,200 | 13.76 | 3.28 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 12.34 | 3.43 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 11.88 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,300 | 10.56 | 4.59 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 10.90 | 4.36 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,100 | 8.49 | 4.04 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 9.54 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,400 | 15.12 | 4.45 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,900 | 13.32 | 3.42 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,000 | 12.99 | 3.25 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,800 | 12.79 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $2,000 | 11.03 | 5.51 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 10.90 | 5.45 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,400 | 15.12 | 4.45 |
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 7.93 | 3.97 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 12.43 | 3.55 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,100 | 11.86 | 3.83 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,200 | 11.85 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,700 | 11.00 | 4.07 |
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,300 | 8.85 | 3.85 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,100 | 11.86 | 3.83 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,700 | 10.23 | 3.79 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 17.29 | 3.93 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,600 | 14.74 | 4.09 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,000 | 14.62 | 3.66 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.78 | 3.13 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.50 | 2.94 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 13.39 | 4.78 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,800 | 12.98 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Dickerson | WSH | $2,000 | 9.88 | 4.94 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 13.39 | 4.78 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 9.41 | 4.70 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,800 | 12.62 | 4.51 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 12.31 | 4.40 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 11.90 | 4.10 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,600 | 14.74 | 4.09 |
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.