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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,000 | 20.17 | 2.02 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $9,000 | 19.07 | 2.12 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,800 | 19.06 | 2.17 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $12,000 | 18.88 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $8,400 | 18.43 | 2.19 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,800 | 19.06 | 2.17 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,200 | 15.45 | 2.15 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $9,000 | 19.07 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,000 | 10.67 | 2.67 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,800 | 9.32 | 3.33 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 8.97 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,800 | 9.32 | 3.33 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 8.89 | 2.96 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.01 | 2.86 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,400 | 12.72 | 1.99 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $9,600 | 10.81 | 1.13 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,000 | 10.67 | 2.67 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,700 | 9.85 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,800 | 9.32 | 3.33 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,400 | 7.77 | 3.24 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Ji Man Choi | SD | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 10.81 | 1.97 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.25 | 1.77 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,100 | 9.49 | 2.31 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $8,600 | 9.04 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 7.92 | 3.30 |
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.87 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 6.76 | 2.82 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 7.82 | 2.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 11.31 | 2.06 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,200 | 11.07 | 2.64 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,100 | 10.30 | 1.69 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $7,600 | 9.46 | 1.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 6.26 | 2.84 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,200 | 11.07 | 2.64 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 7.39 | 2.46 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,100 | 5.05 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $9,200 | 9.93 | 1.08 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,400 | 9.74 | 2.21 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,300 | 9.50 | 1.79 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.43 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,300 | 9.24 | 2.80 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.72 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $3,200 | 8.37 | 2.62 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,400 | 5.67 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $9,800 | 11.92 | 1.22 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,400 | 11.20 | 2.55 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 11.02 | 2.08 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 10.72 | 1.88 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,900 | 10.35 | 2.65 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.30 | 1.72 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,800 | 10.25 | 1.77 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $4,300 | 10.14 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 9.05 | 4.31 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,100 | 7.44 | 3.54 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 8.42 | 3.51 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,000 | 6.80 | 3.40 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,300 | 7.48 | 3.25 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,400 | 7.72 | 3.22 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 7.41 | 3.09 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | CLE | $2,400 | 6.84 | 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.