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 | $10,700 | 23.52 | 2.20 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,100 | 23.21 | 2.30 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,700 | 21.00 | 2.17 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,400 | 19.87 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,100 | 23.21 | 2.30 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $7,900 | 17.78 | 2.25 |
| Luis Severino | NYY | $7,100 | 15.99 | 2.25 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,700 | 23.52 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.57 | 1.88 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,200 | 9.09 | 1.75 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 8.92 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,600 | 7.64 | 2.94 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,400 | 12.17 | 2.25 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,800 | 10.07 | 2.10 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,700 | 9.82 | 1.72 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,600 | 9.67 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Ruf | MIL | $2,100 | 6.65 | 3.17 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,400 | 7.26 | 3.03 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,600 | 7.64 | 2.94 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.91 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 9.81 | 1.61 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,900 | 9.78 | 2.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.38 | 1.88 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 8.75 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy González | CWS | $2,400 | 7.12 | 2.96 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,800 | 7.88 | 2.81 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,600 | 7.25 | 2.79 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,200 | 10.26 | 2.44 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,400 | 10.08 | 1.87 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 9.73 | 1.65 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 9.69 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,100 | 7.65 | 3.64 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,300 | 6.61 | 2.87 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.56 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 10.10 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,200 | 9.34 | 1.80 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.17 | 1.58 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $5,300 | 9.00 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | LAA | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,500 | 8.57 | 2.45 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Drew Ellis | PHI | $2,000 | 4.59 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 13.51 | 2.15 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.66 | 1.78 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.50 | 1.61 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,700 | 10.38 | 2.21 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $4,500 | 10.19 | 2.26 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,800 | 10.17 | 1.75 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,100 | 9.81 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 6.90 | 3.45 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 7.07 | 3.37 |
| Willie Calhoun | NYY | $2,200 | 7.36 | 3.35 |
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,300 | 7.58 | 3.30 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 7.26 | 3.16 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,100 | 9.81 | 3.16 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,400 | 7.47 | 3.11 |
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.