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 | $12,800 | 25.59 | 2.00 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,600 | 25.00 | 2.60 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,300 | 23.75 | 2.10 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,800 | 20.87 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,600 | 25.00 | 2.60 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $8,100 | 18.79 | 2.32 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $5,200 | 11.19 | 2.15 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,800 | 20.87 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.97 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,500 | 8.71 | 1.58 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 8.68 | 2.48 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,000 | 8.52 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.97 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,900 | 8.51 | 2.94 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,700 | 7.77 | 2.88 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,800 | 12.00 | 1.22 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 11.64 | 1.88 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $4,400 | 9.25 | 2.10 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,100 | 9.19 | 2.97 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,900 | 8.51 | 2.94 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,700 | 7.77 | 2.88 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,700 | 11.32 | 4.19 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 10.94 | 1.79 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,300 | 10.45 | 2.43 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 10.29 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,700 | 11.32 | 4.19 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 7.60 | 3.04 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.79 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.63 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 11.43 | 2.08 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 11.22 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 9.12 | 1.69 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,100 | 5.25 | 2.50 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 6.92 | 2.31 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,300 | 5.25 | 2.28 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,700 | 5.97 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,000 | 10.07 | 1.68 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.40 | 1.65 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 9.36 | 1.80 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.80 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $3,100 | 8.31 | 2.68 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,600 | 6.80 | 2.61 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,700 | 8.67 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 13.02 | 1.97 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.31 | 1.77 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.90 | 1.95 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,800 | 10.39 | 1.79 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $9,000 | 9.87 | 1.10 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $4,200 | 9.83 | 2.34 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,900 | 9.69 | 1.64 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,800 | 9.66 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,100 | 7.82 | 3.72 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,300 | 7.48 | 3.25 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,100 | 6.51 | 3.10 |
| Matt Beaty | KC | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 7.49 | 2.99 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 8.00 | 2.96 |
| Billy McKinney | NYY | $2,300 | 6.77 | 2.95 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
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.