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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $12,000 | 28.06 | 2.34 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $7,000 | 21.98 | 3.14 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $11,000 | 19.88 | 1.81 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 19.22 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $7,000 | 21.98 | 3.14 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $6,500 | 16.97 | 2.61 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $5,800 | 13.83 | 2.38 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $12,000 | 28.06 | 2.34 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,400 | 10.57 | 3.11 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $4,000 | 9.10 | 2.28 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,100 | 8.79 | 2.14 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 8.63 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,400 | 10.57 | 3.11 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 7.64 | 3.06 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 6.72 | 2.80 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 6.66 | 2.78 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 11.58 | 1.93 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,400 | 10.57 | 3.11 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $6,600 | 9.60 | 1.45 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 9.18 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,400 | 10.57 | 3.11 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,400 | 7.47 | 3.11 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.32 | 3.08 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 7.64 | 3.06 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 10.07 | 1.71 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.83 | 2.01 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $5,100 | 8.99 | 1.76 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.93 |
| Luis Guillorme | NYM | $2,000 | 5.73 | 2.86 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $3,400 | 7.02 | 2.06 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.15 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,700 | 9.62 | 1.69 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 9.32 | 1.76 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 9.21 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,300 | 5.47 | 2.38 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $3,000 | 7.11 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 9.63 | 2.68 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,400 | 7.36 | 3.07 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.81 |
| Gio Urshela | LAA | $2,800 | 7.64 | 2.73 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,400 | 9.16 | 2.70 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,300 | 11.85 | 1.88 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 11.78 | 2.18 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $6,100 | 10.43 | 1.71 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $4,500 | 10.04 | 2.23 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.04 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.00 | 1.56 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.93 | 1.91 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,300 | 9.82 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,100 | 7.88 | 3.75 |
| Willie Calhoun | NYY | $2,100 | 7.75 | 3.69 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,100 | 7.52 | 3.58 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,400 | 8.21 | 3.42 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,000 | 6.74 | 3.37 |
| Ramón Laureano | OAK | $2,600 | 8.40 | 3.23 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 6.12 | 3.06 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 7.15 | 2.98 |
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.