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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 42.16 | 3.83 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,700 | 41.07 | 4.23 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,200 | 40.01 | 3.57 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,600 | 36.25 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,700 | 41.07 | 4.23 |
| Graham Ashcraft | CIN | $7,600 | 31.14 | 4.10 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 42.16 | 3.83 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,200 | 40.01 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 17.30 | 3.84 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 16.44 | 3.74 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 14.10 | 3.81 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,000 | 13.05 | 4.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,800 | 12.68 | 4.53 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,000 | 13.05 | 4.35 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,700 | 11.43 | 4.23 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,800 | 11.73 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.50 | 3.45 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 14.33 | 3.77 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 14.11 | 4.86 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 14.11 | 4.86 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 10.50 | 4.56 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 12.22 | 4.36 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 12.79 | 4.13 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.87 | 3.56 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 12.73 | 4.24 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.10 | 3.27 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.07 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 12.73 | 4.24 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,600 | 10.97 | 4.22 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 11.12 | 3.84 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 10.29 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 14.11 | 3.53 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 12.69 | 3.63 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.36 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,700 | 10.27 | 3.81 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.80 | 3.69 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 10.95 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 16.19 | 3.30 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 16.08 | 4.02 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,900 | 15.45 | 3.96 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,400 | 15.29 | 4.50 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.63 | 3.57 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.09 | 3.28 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,900 | 14.07 | 3.61 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 13.85 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,500 | 11.45 | 4.58 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,700 | 12.30 | 4.55 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,400 | 15.29 | 4.50 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,600 | 11.68 | 4.49 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 13.40 | 4.47 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,500 | 11.10 | 4.44 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.32 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 12.50 | 4.31 |
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.