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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,800 | 25.23 | 2.34 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,600 | 23.81 | 1.89 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $12,000 | 21.83 | 1.82 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,600 | 21.35 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $5,500 | 14.37 | 2.61 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,800 | 25.23 | 2.34 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $6,400 | 13.82 | 2.16 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $7,700 | 15.50 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.08 | 1.82 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 8.92 | 2.03 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,400 | 8.88 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.63 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,400 | 8.88 | 2.61 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,500 | 12.78 | 1.97 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.52 | 1.64 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.14 | 1.84 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,200 | 9.82 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,200 | 7.45 | 3.39 |
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $3,500 | 9.49 | 2.71 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $3,200 | 8.40 | 2.63 |
| Ty France | SEA | $3,100 | 8.13 | 2.62 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,800 | 12.36 | 2.13 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $5,000 | 10.83 | 2.17 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,400 | 10.67 | 2.43 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 10.01 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,200 | 6.92 | 3.15 |
| Buddy Kennedy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 11.01 | 1.75 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.77 | 1.83 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 10.01 | 1.70 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,400 | 9.44 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,300 | 5.61 | 2.44 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,400 | 9.44 | 2.15 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,000 | 10.37 | 1.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 9.94 | 1.99 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,100 | 8.78 | 2.14 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,600 | 8.49 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.03 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,100 | 8.78 | 2.14 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,800 | 7.84 | 2.06 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,400 | 4.88 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 12.39 | 1.82 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.46 | 1.82 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $5,300 | 10.97 | 2.07 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,500 | 10.96 | 2.44 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,000 | 10.70 | 1.78 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.63 | 1.93 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,700 | 10.15 | 1.78 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $4,500 | 10.08 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,000 | 7.14 | 3.57 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $2,600 | 8.65 | 3.33 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,900 | 8.87 | 3.06 |
| Jose Azocar | SD | $2,000 | 5.91 | 2.95 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,600 | 7.60 | 2.92 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,500 | 7.23 | 2.89 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,100 | 5.94 | 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.