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 | $11,100 | 44.28 | 3.99 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,700 | 39.53 | 3.69 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,500 | 39.02 | 3.72 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,100 | 36.55 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $6,000 | 25.95 | 4.33 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $11,100 | 44.28 | 3.99 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $6,600 | 26.19 | 3.97 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,800 | 33.27 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,500 | 16.83 | 3.74 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.25 | 3.24 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.75 | 3.53 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,800 | 13.04 | 4.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,000 | 10.20 | 5.10 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,800 | 13.04 | 4.66 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,800 | 12.08 | 4.31 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 16.23 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.14 | 3.37 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 12.21 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 10.75 | 4.48 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,900 | 12.48 | 4.30 |
| Mark Mathias | SF | $2,000 | 7.89 | 3.95 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 14.50 | 3.22 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,900 | 13.86 | 3.55 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,700 | 13.00 | 3.51 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,100 | 8.20 | 3.90 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.01 | 3.87 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 10.08 | 3.73 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 9.82 | 3.64 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 14.02 | 3.79 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 13.61 | 3.49 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $3,300 | 11.56 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.75 | 3.82 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 14.02 | 3.79 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,000 | 10.69 | 3.56 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 10.31 | 3.55 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 15.98 | 3.26 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 15.44 | 3.77 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,200 | 14.44 | 4.51 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 14.38 | 3.20 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 14.27 | 3.48 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,500 | 13.97 | 3.99 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,800 | 13.91 | 3.66 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,700 | 13.58 | 3.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,000 | 11.54 | 5.77 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,500 | 11.61 | 4.64 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,200 | 14.44 | 4.51 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 10.00 | 4.35 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,100 | 13.08 | 4.22 |
| Abraham Almonte | NYM | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,600 | 10.88 | 4.19 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,400 | 9.95 | 4.15 |
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.