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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,500 | 40.85 | 3.89 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 40.68 | 3.77 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $11,000 | 37.20 | 3.38 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $10,100 | 37.10 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $9,200 | 36.79 | 4.00 |
| Lucas Giolito | LAA | $8,100 | 32.39 | 4.00 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $7,200 | 28.08 | 3.90 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,500 | 40.85 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 17.98 | 4.00 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 15.75 | 3.58 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,600 | 13.44 | 3.73 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,800 | 12.47 | 4.45 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.45 | 4.11 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.71 | 3.50 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.92 | 3.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.46 | 3.45 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 10.35 | 4.50 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 12.31 | 4.10 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.00 | 3.79 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 15.24 | 3.39 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 14.10 | 3.61 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 13.33 | 4.44 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.16 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 13.33 | 4.44 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.54 | 3.98 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.38 | 3.87 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 14.32 | 3.87 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 14.16 | 3.93 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 13.38 | 3.52 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 12.59 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 14.16 | 3.93 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 12.58 | 3.93 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,700 | 10.62 | 3.93 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 15.80 | 3.29 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 15.17 | 3.79 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 15.10 | 3.87 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.71 | 3.42 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 14.33 | 3.12 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 14.27 | 4.33 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,100 | 13.59 | 4.38 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,000 | 13.46 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,000 | 9.39 | 4.70 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 10.72 | 4.66 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,100 | 13.59 | 4.38 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 14.27 | 4.33 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 9.92 | 4.31 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,400 | 9.97 | 4.15 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 9.12 | 4.14 |
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.