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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $11,200 | 23.08 | 2.06 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $8,500 | 20.53 | 2.42 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,400 | 20.22 | 2.15 |
| Allan Winans | ATL | $8,500 | 19.88 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,200 | 17.94 | 2.49 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $8,500 | 20.53 | 2.42 |
| Allan Winans | ATL | $8,500 | 19.88 | 2.34 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $7,600 | 16.74 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.12 | 1.79 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.85 | 1.77 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,600 | 8.53 | 2.37 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 8.53 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 8.38 | 2.79 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
| Drew Millas | WAS | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 12.71 | 1.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,600 | 10.48 | 1.09 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,200 | 9.99 | 1.92 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 9.66 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 8.38 | 2.79 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
| Drew Millas | WAS | $2,800 | 7.33 | 2.62 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,900 | 7.58 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,900 | 11.65 | 1.97 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,100 | 10.37 | 1.70 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,700 | 9.58 | 1.68 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 9.53 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.37 |
| Luis Garcia | WAS | $3,300 | 7.77 | 2.35 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.94 | 1.79 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.67 | 1.62 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 10.67 | 1.72 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,800 | 10.54 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | CLE | $2,100 | 5.08 | 2.42 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 7.47 | 2.41 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 8.33 | 2.19 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,800 | 10.54 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 10.13 | 1.95 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,600 | 9.88 | 2.15 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $8,800 | 9.81 | 1.12 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 9.42 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,600 | 5.99 | 2.30 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $3,100 | 6.81 | 2.20 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,600 | 9.88 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 14.05 | 2.04 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,500 | 11.57 | 2.57 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $4,200 | 10.92 | 2.60 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,300 | 10.89 | 2.53 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 10.89 | 1.62 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $6,100 | 10.69 | 1.75 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,000 | 10.50 | 2.10 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.46 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Olivares | KC | $3,000 | 9.93 | 3.31 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,400 | 9.36 | 2.75 |
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $3,300 | 9.05 | 2.74 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,700 | 7.33 | 2.71 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,600 | 9.77 | 2.71 |
| Jose Azocar | SD | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
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.