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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,500 | 24.65 | 1.97 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,500 | 23.88 | 2.27 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,800 | 22.42 | 2.08 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,100 | 20.94 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Avila | SD | $4,000 | 11.02 | 2.76 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $6,100 | 16.22 | 2.66 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $6,200 | 16.39 | 2.64 |
| Josiah Gray | WAS | $6,500 | 16.12 | 2.48 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 8.98 | 1.80 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 8.87 | 1.74 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.78 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,300 | 7.17 | 3.12 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,100 | 6.39 | 3.04 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.43 | 3.01 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,300 | 5.86 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 12.53 | 2.02 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 10.11 | 1.61 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,300 | 7.17 | 3.12 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,100 | 6.39 | 3.04 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.43 | 3.01 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,200 | 8.93 | 2.79 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,700 | 11.22 | 2.39 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 10.49 | 1.84 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,100 | 10.06 | 2.45 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 9.31 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 6.64 | 2.77 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 9.09 | 2.75 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,100 | 10.06 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.87 | 2.09 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,000 | 10.73 | 2.68 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,300 | 10.56 | 1.99 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,500 | 8.94 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 6.30 | 3.00 |
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,300 | 6.82 | 2.97 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,600 | 7.04 | 2.71 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,000 | 10.73 | 2.68 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 10.59 | 1.86 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,100 | 10.20 | 1.67 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.77 | 1.68 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.49 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,000 | 7.19 | 3.59 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,500 | 6.94 | 2.77 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,600 | 6.93 | 2.67 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,700 | 9.02 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.83 | 2.00 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 11.74 | 1.75 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $6,300 | 10.83 | 1.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.61 | 1.80 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.55 | 1.88 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,000 | 10.55 | 2.64 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 10.42 | 1.83 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,200 | 9.89 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 7.38 | 3.69 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,100 | 7.35 | 3.50 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,300 | 7.87 | 3.42 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 8.06 | 3.36 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,100 | 6.93 | 3.30 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,000 | 6.46 | 3.23 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 6.76 | 2.94 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $3,000 | 8.55 | 2.85 |
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.