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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,000 | 23.25 | 2.11 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,800 | 21.83 | 2.02 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $8,800 | 20.48 | 2.33 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $12,000 | 20.38 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $8,200 | 20.10 | 2.45 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $8,800 | 20.48 | 2.33 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $7,100 | 15.33 | 2.16 |
| Wade Miley | MIL | $7,000 | 15.02 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.91 | 2.07 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 9.39 | 1.74 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 8.77 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.87 | 2.99 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 5.92 | 2.96 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.70 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 13.65 | 2.20 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,900 | 11.62 | 1.97 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.91 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,100 | 7.10 | 3.38 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.87 | 2.99 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,200 | 6.54 | 2.97 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,000 | 5.92 | 2.96 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 11.25 | 2.05 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,800 | 10.98 | 2.29 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,400 | 10.41 | 1.93 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,900 | 10.20 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 8.18 | 3.41 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,600 | 7.86 | 3.02 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,600 | 7.41 | 2.85 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,800 | 10.98 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 11.51 | 1.86 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 10.91 | 2.02 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $7,000 | 10.47 | 1.50 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.97 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 5.70 | 2.85 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,200 | 5.49 | 2.49 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 10.26 | 2.01 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,700 | 10.08 | 1.77 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,900 | 9.42 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,200 | 7.10 | 3.23 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,700 | 8.75 | 2.36 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.26 | 1.86 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,600 | 11.40 | 2.04 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.21 | 1.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.89 | 1.88 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,200 | 10.87 | 2.09 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.29 | 1.72 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,700 | 10.17 | 1.78 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,500 | 10.10 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 7.27 | 3.31 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,300 | 7.60 | 3.30 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 7.34 | 3.19 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,000 | 6.36 | 3.18 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,100 | 6.68 | 3.18 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 7.55 | 3.15 |
| Billy McKinney | NYY | $2,100 | 6.57 | 3.13 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,400 | 7.49 | 3.12 |
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.