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 | $12,000 | 45.38 | 3.78 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,000 | 39.96 | 3.63 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,000 | 37.41 | 3.74 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,200 | 37.25 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $7,800 | 34.51 | 4.42 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,200 | 37.25 | 4.05 |
| Matt Manning | DET | $6,800 | 26.36 | 3.88 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,000 | 45.38 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.60 | 3.24 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 13.50 | 3.29 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.21 | 3.39 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,100 | 12.99 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,200 | 9.59 | 4.36 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 9.52 | 4.33 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.27 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 15.10 | 3.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 13.28 | 3.24 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.16 | 3.56 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 9.91 | 3.96 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.45 | 3.95 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 10.68 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 14.99 | 3.33 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.53 | 3.38 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.62 | 3.58 |
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 12.07 | 5.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 12.07 | 5.03 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.04 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 10.63 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.60 | 3.58 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,700 | 11.93 | 3.22 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,500 | 11.92 | 3.41 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $3,100 | 11.67 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Kieboom | WSH | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.07 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $3,100 | 11.67 | 3.76 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,100 | 11.45 | 3.69 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.16 | 3.45 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 15.05 | 3.13 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,400 | 14.95 | 3.40 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.90 | 3.66 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 13.82 | 3.14 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 13.73 | 3.43 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,700 | 13.73 | 3.71 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.60 | 4.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,600 | 11.95 | 4.59 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.60 | 4.39 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 9.51 | 4.32 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Alex Verdugo | BOS | $3,000 | 12.85 | 4.28 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 9.83 | 4.27 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,600 | 10.99 | 4.23 |
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.