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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,700 | 45.35 | 4.24 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,500 | 44.75 | 3.89 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,000 | 42.75 | 3.89 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 38.41 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,700 | 45.35 | 4.24 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,000 | 42.75 | 3.89 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,500 | 44.75 | 3.89 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 38.41 | 3.84 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 15.80 | 3.51 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 15.77 | 3.67 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,200 | 12.30 | 3.84 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.10 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 11.04 | 4.41 |
| Endy Rodríguez | PIT | $2,500 | 10.24 | 4.10 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $2,900 | 11.59 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,400 | 15.45 | 6.44 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.72 | 3.71 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,400 | 15.45 | 6.44 |
| Mark Mathias | SF | $2,000 | 8.84 | 4.42 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 14.48 | 4.02 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,500 | 9.97 | 3.99 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 14.96 | 3.48 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.79 | 3.89 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.04 | 3.17 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 11.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.79 | 3.89 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,600 | 9.70 | 3.73 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 9.91 | 3.54 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 14.96 | 3.48 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 13.56 | 3.87 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 13.44 | 3.36 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.66 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,500 | 13.56 | 3.87 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,300 | 12.69 | 3.85 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,400 | 12.34 | 3.63 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $3,300 | 11.75 | 3.56 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 16.83 | 3.58 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.39 | 3.42 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 14.33 | 3.98 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,700 | 13.99 | 3.78 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,300 | 13.65 | 4.13 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,400 | 13.36 | 3.04 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,200 | 13.01 | 4.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Beaty | KC | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 10.11 | 4.40 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,000 | 8.48 | 4.24 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,500 | 10.60 | 4.24 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.22 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,300 | 13.65 | 4.13 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,200 | 13.01 | 4.07 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,800 | 15.26 | 4.02 |
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.