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 | $10,800 | 39.71 | 3.68 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,800 | 37.91 | 3.87 |
| Allan Winans | ATL | $6,500 | 37.59 | 5.78 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,300 | 35.93 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Winans | ATL | $6,500 | 37.59 | 5.78 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $8,200 | 32.51 | 3.97 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,800 | 37.91 | 3.87 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,300 | 35.93 | 3.86 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 17.06 | 3.79 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.71 | 3.26 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 12.62 | 3.24 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 10.80 | 4.70 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,400 | 9.86 | 4.11 |
| Dominic Smith | WSH | $2,400 | 9.85 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 15.33 | 3.93 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 13.72 | 3.12 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.59 | 3.50 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,200 | 11.89 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 9.91 | 4.13 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 15.33 | 3.93 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 11.56 | 3.85 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 9.21 | 3.84 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 14.20 | 3.23 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 14.17 | 3.37 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 13.91 | 3.48 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.72 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,300 | 11.65 | 5.06 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 11.86 | 4.94 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.50 | 4.22 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.72 | 4.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 13.44 | 3.73 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 13.40 | 3.27 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,200 | 12.68 | 3.96 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,300 | 12.15 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 11.92 | 5.42 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,700 | 10.75 | 3.98 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 18.35 | 3.67 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 15.23 | 5.25 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,900 | 14.64 | 3.75 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,200 | 14.52 | 3.46 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,200 | 14.04 | 4.39 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,400 | 13.90 | 4.09 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,900 | 13.83 | 4.77 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.78 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,900 | 15.23 | 5.25 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,600 | 12.85 | 4.94 |
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $2,600 | 12.83 | 4.94 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,900 | 13.83 | 4.77 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,200 | 14.04 | 4.39 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,600 | 11.42 | 4.39 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 12.69 | 4.37 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,900 | 12.67 | 4.37 |
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.