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 | $10,800 | 39.63 | 3.67 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,200 | 36.59 | 3.27 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,400 | 35.47 | 3.11 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $9,000 | 33.23 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | PIT | $8,000 | 32.17 | 4.02 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,900 | 29.51 | 3.74 |
| Cole Irvin | BAL | $6,800 | 25.35 | 3.73 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $9,000 | 33.23 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 13.48 | 3.00 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,100 | 12.82 | 4.13 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,800 | 12.56 | 3.30 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 11.60 | 4.46 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 10.91 | 4.37 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.21 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,800 | 11.62 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 13.61 | 4.39 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 12.71 | 3.53 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 12.39 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 13.61 | 4.39 |
| Coco Montes | COL | $2,300 | 9.64 | 4.19 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 10.80 | 4.00 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.94 | 3.17 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 13.62 | 4.13 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.63 | 3.83 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 11.83 | 4.38 |
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 13.62 | 4.13 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.63 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.44 | 3.19 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.20 | 3.39 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,400 | 11.89 | 3.50 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,900 | 11.52 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 10.05 | 4.02 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 11.32 | 3.77 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.15 | 3.72 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,300 | 8.48 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,300 | 17.20 | 4.00 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,400 | 16.39 | 3.72 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.81 | 3.44 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,500 | 14.51 | 4.15 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,300 | 14.30 | 4.33 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,500 | 13.24 | 3.78 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,100 | 13.07 | 4.22 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,500 | 12.85 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,700 | 12.67 | 4.69 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,500 | 11.69 | 4.67 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.99 | 4.58 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,900 | 12.69 | 4.38 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,300 | 14.30 | 4.33 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 11.62 | 4.30 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.27 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,100 | 13.07 | 4.22 |
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.