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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,100 | 40.61 | 3.66 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $10,000 | 39.04 | 3.90 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,600 | 37.79 | 3.57 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,000 | 36.58 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $7,900 | 33.97 | 4.30 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $7,100 | 29.47 | 4.15 |
| Dane Dunning | TEX | $7,700 | 31.29 | 4.06 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,000 | 36.58 | 4.06 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 14.24 | 2.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 12.91 | 3.15 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,100 | 12.62 | 4.07 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.54 | 4.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,500 | 11.84 | 4.74 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,600 | 11.68 | 4.49 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 10.02 | 4.36 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 10.01 | 4.35 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,800 | 17.24 | 6.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 15.54 | 4.09 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 14.97 | 3.65 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,800 | 12.80 | 3.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,800 | 17.24 | 6.16 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,800 | 15.54 | 4.09 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.97 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.25 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 14.23 | 3.56 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.02 | 3.50 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 13.56 | 3.87 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 11.19 | 4.66 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 13.04 | 4.20 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 12.75 | 4.11 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.52 | 4.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 14.75 | 4.10 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,200 | 13.83 | 3.29 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,500 | 11.91 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,000 | 8.66 | 4.33 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 14.75 | 4.10 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.23 | 3.87 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.23 | 3.68 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,200 | 17.88 | 3.44 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,700 | 15.77 | 4.26 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 15.53 | 4.32 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 14.72 | 3.87 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.47 | 3.36 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,700 | 14.45 | 3.90 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,400 | 14.26 | 3.24 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,200 | 14.02 | 4.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 13.24 | 5.30 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,200 | 14.02 | 4.38 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,300 | 10.08 | 4.38 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,600 | 15.53 | 4.32 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,100 | 13.30 | 4.29 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,700 | 15.77 | 4.26 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 12.68 | 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.