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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,600 | 45.48 | 4.74 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 39.56 | 3.73 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $9,200 | 38.45 | 4.18 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,900 | 35.48 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,600 | 45.48 | 4.74 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $9,200 | 38.45 | 4.18 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,900 | 35.48 | 3.99 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $7,700 | 30.17 | 3.92 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 16.04 | 3.64 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 14.14 | 3.14 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 12.79 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 11.32 | 4.53 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.95 | 4.18 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.05 |
| Dominic Smith | WSH | $2,300 | 9.20 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 14.66 | 3.67 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,400 | 13.33 | 5.55 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 13.30 | 3.69 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 12.87 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,400 | 13.33 | 5.55 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 10.36 | 4.14 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.61 | 3.87 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 12.65 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 13.01 | 4.34 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.86 | 3.38 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 11.65 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 13.01 | 4.34 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 11.76 | 3.92 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 8.43 | 3.83 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,400 | 8.92 | 3.72 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 13.98 | 3.50 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 13.50 | 3.86 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,200 | 11.86 | 3.71 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 16.26 | 3.54 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.99 | 3.40 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 15.22 | 3.80 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,300 | 14.62 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 14.58 | 3.84 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 14.08 | 3.91 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,300 | 13.97 | 4.23 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,700 | 13.62 | 5.04 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,600 | 11.33 | 4.36 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,600 | 11.32 | 4.35 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,300 | 13.97 | 4.23 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,200 | 13.26 | 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.