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 | $11,500 | 41.82 | 3.64 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,500 | 39.46 | 3.76 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 37.53 | 3.68 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 36.42 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $7,700 | 30.19 | 3.92 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $7,500 | 28.90 | 3.85 |
| Jordan Wicks | CHC | $9,000 | 34.03 | 3.78 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,500 | 39.46 | 3.76 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.44 | 3.36 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 14.18 | 4.43 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 13.07 | 3.11 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $3,000 | 12.58 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Porter | KC | $2,400 | 12.25 | 5.11 |
| Jared Walsh | LAA | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.77 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 14.18 | 4.43 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 15.36 | 3.84 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,500 | 13.78 | 3.94 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 13.62 | 3.78 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.33 | 4.25 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,500 | 13.78 | 3.94 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.10 | 3.90 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 16.08 | 3.92 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.40 | 3.43 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 14.19 | 3.15 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 11.99 | 5.00 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.75 | 4.13 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 16.08 | 3.92 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 10.33 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 13.74 | 3.43 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 13.29 | 3.80 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,400 | 12.69 | 3.73 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.53 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,800 | 11.81 | 4.22 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Josh Donaldson | MIL | $2,600 | 10.39 | 4.00 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.98 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 15.56 | 3.79 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,500 | 14.39 | 3.20 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 14.24 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.07 | 3.70 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,900 | 14.07 | 3.61 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,800 | 13.92 | 3.66 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 13.57 | 4.52 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,500 | 12.13 | 4.85 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,100 | 10.16 | 4.84 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,200 | 10.58 | 4.81 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 13.57 | 4.52 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,700 | 12.06 | 4.47 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,600 | 11.38 | 4.38 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 10.44 | 4.35 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,600 | 11.29 | 4.34 |
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.