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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,000 | 21.86 | 1.99 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,900 | 19.27 | 1.95 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,200 | 17.73 | 1.93 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $10,300 | 17.59 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Soroka | ATL | $7,100 | 15.49 | 2.18 |
| Osvaldo Bido | PIT | $7,800 | 15.84 | 2.03 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,000 | 21.86 | 1.99 |
| Tanner Banks | CWS | $5,000 | 9.91 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $4,000 | 9.52 | 2.38 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 9.05 | 1.56 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 10.87 | 1.81 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,800 | 10.16 | 2.12 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $4,000 | 9.71 | 2.43 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $4,000 | 9.52 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,200 | 7.03 | 3.19 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,700 | 7.78 | 2.88 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 10.46 | 1.94 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,700 | 9.98 | 2.12 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 9.01 | 1.61 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,900 | 8.99 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,300 | 6.83 | 2.97 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.25 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 9.21 | 2.00 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 9.03 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 7.68 | 3.07 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,100 | 5.33 | 2.54 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 7.49 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $9,600 | 11.10 | 1.16 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 9.66 | 2.10 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.46 | 1.75 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 9.10 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,000 | 6.66 | 3.33 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 9.10 | 3.03 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,400 | 8.86 | 2.61 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 7.79 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.84 | 1.95 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 12.12 | 1.95 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,900 | 11.43 | 2.93 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,600 | 11.10 | 2.41 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,700 | 10.89 | 2.32 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,200 | 10.77 | 2.07 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,300 | 10.27 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,100 | 10.23 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,100 | 7.43 | 3.54 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 8.61 | 3.44 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 6.71 | 3.36 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 7.34 | 3.34 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,100 | 6.77 | 3.23 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 7.32 | 3.05 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,200 | 6.69 | 3.04 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
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.