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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $10,600 | 38.50 | 3.63 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $10,000 | 36.10 | 3.61 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $8,900 | 35.96 | 4.04 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,500 | 35.88 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $7,500 | 30.68 | 4.09 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $8,900 | 35.96 | 4.04 |
| Rich Hill | PIT | $8,000 | 32.31 | 4.04 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $7,200 | 29.05 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 15.19 | 3.53 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 14.72 | 3.42 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 12.87 | 3.78 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,100 | 12.77 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 12.70 | 4.38 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 12.02 | 4.29 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 9.65 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.74 | 3.52 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.02 | 3.52 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 12.87 | 4.60 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.80 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 12.87 | 4.60 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 11.66 | 4.17 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 11.61 | 4.00 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,000 | 7.82 | 3.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 13.65 | 3.17 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.65 | 3.51 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.65 | 3.83 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 11.71 | 4.18 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 11.58 | 4.14 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 11.67 | 4.03 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,300 | 12.65 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.93 | 3.57 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 12.98 | 3.82 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 12.93 | 3.40 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,800 | 12.71 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 8.62 | 4.10 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.94 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 11.28 | 3.89 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 17.46 | 3.64 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,400 | 16.44 | 3.74 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 16.35 | 3.55 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,700 | 14.53 | 3.93 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,400 | 14.51 | 4.27 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,000 | 14.16 | 3.54 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,600 | 14.12 | 3.92 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.69 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 10.70 | 5.35 |
| Franchy Cordero | NYY | $2,000 | 9.69 | 4.84 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,100 | 9.81 | 4.67 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 9.68 | 4.61 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 10.72 | 4.47 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.64 | 4.43 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 12.82 | 4.42 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.42 |
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.