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 | $11,300 | 43.07 | 3.81 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 42.64 | 4.02 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,500 | 40.68 | 3.87 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 38.21 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,500 | 34.62 | 4.07 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 42.64 | 4.02 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,500 | 40.68 | 3.87 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 38.21 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 16.64 | 3.78 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.65 | 3.17 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 13.31 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,500 | 12.12 | 4.85 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.96 | 4.38 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 13.55 | 4.23 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,800 | 10.92 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 13.68 | 3.91 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 12.37 | 3.17 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.25 | 3.31 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 11.77 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,500 | 13.68 | 3.91 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,800 | 10.29 | 3.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,300 | 11.64 | 3.53 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 8.72 | 3.49 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.19 | 3.73 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 13.68 | 5.06 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 13.59 | 4.00 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,600 | 11.60 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,700 | 13.68 | 5.06 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 13.59 | 4.00 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,400 | 9.16 | 3.82 |
| Amed Rosario | LAD | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,000 | 14.18 | 3.55 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 13.57 | 3.48 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 13.08 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $2,800 | 11.87 | 4.24 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 8.40 | 3.82 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.65 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 17.29 | 4.12 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 15.89 | 3.45 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.16 | 3.22 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,100 | 14.61 | 3.56 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 13.89 | 3.86 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 13.87 | 3.30 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,600 | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,000 | 8.94 | 4.47 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,100 | 13.51 | 4.36 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 17.29 | 4.12 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,100 | 8.62 | 4.11 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,900 | 11.88 | 4.10 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,000 | 11.93 | 3.98 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,300 | 9.12 | 3.96 |
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.