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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,800 | 25.62 | 2.00 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 22.31 | 2.23 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,400 | 21.30 | 2.05 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,500 | 20.46 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $7,200 | 18.91 | 2.63 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 22.31 | 2.23 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,300 | 18.39 | 2.22 |
| Matt Manning | DET | $6,300 | 13.80 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.46 | 1.75 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.14 | 1.83 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 8.64 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,000 | 5.14 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 10.36 | 1.64 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 10.24 | 1.74 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.00 | 1.56 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,500 | 9.90 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 7.47 | 3.25 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,200 | 6.63 | 3.01 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,000 | 8.85 | 2.95 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 7.20 | 2.88 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,500 | 11.59 | 2.11 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,700 | 10.69 | 1.87 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 10.29 | 1.66 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 10.03 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,500 | 8.12 | 3.25 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 7.96 | 2.65 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,000 | 4.99 | 2.50 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,100 | 7.58 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 11.26 | 1.71 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.23 | 1.81 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 10.66 | 1.78 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 10.36 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,000 | 8.01 | 2.67 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $3,400 | 8.93 | 2.63 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,100 | 5.12 | 2.44 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,300 | 5.42 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 10.23 | 1.83 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,000 | 8.95 | 2.24 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,600 | 8.93 | 1.60 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,400 | 8.90 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,800 | 7.39 | 2.64 |
| Carter Kieboom | WAS | $2,400 | 6.19 | 2.58 |
| Michael Busch | LAD | $2,500 | 6.23 | 2.49 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 11.72 | 1.72 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,600 | 11.52 | 2.06 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.24 | 1.76 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,400 | 10.54 | 2.40 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,500 | 10.52 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,900 | 10.26 | 1.74 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.15 | 1.85 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $5,500 | 10.03 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 7.43 | 3.23 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,100 | 6.28 | 2.99 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,500 | 7.13 | 2.85 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | CLE | $2,200 | 6.12 | 2.78 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,100 | 5.83 | 2.77 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
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.