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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,200 | 45.14 | 4.43 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,100 | 38.47 | 3.81 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,100 | 38.03 | 4.18 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $10,500 | 35.70 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,200 | 45.14 | 4.43 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,100 | 38.03 | 4.18 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,000 | 34.91 | 3.88 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $7,200 | 27.67 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 15.67 | 3.64 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 13.34 | 3.10 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.67 | 4.37 |
| Joey Votto | CIN | $3,600 | 12.20 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,700 | 11.91 | 4.41 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.67 | 4.37 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.26 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 8.52 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 14.07 | 3.61 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.38 | 3.54 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.14 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.29 | 4.03 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 12.51 | 3.79 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 12.93 | 3.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.85 | 3.38 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 12.40 | 4.59 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 12.40 | 4.59 |
| Grae Kessinger | HOU | $2,000 | 9.11 | 4.56 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 10.58 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,500 | 14.99 | 5.99 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 13.53 | 3.56 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,500 | 14.99 | 5.99 |
| Drew Ellis | PHI | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.15 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 17.02 | 3.62 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 16.04 | 3.56 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 14.85 | 4.01 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 14.44 | 3.61 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,200 | 14.07 | 3.35 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $3,600 | 13.89 | 3.86 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.76 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 13.34 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,000 | 9.57 | 4.78 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 9.78 | 4.66 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,700 | 12.59 | 4.66 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,000 | 12.94 | 4.31 |
| Jesse Winker | MIL | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.76 | 4.17 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 12.04 | 4.15 |
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.