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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $10,500 | 36.76 | 3.50 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $9,200 | 36.00 | 3.91 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,800 | 34.53 | 3.52 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,300 | 33.51 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $9,200 | 36.00 | 3.91 |
| Dane Dunning | TEX | $8,200 | 30.34 | 3.70 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,800 | 34.53 | 3.52 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $10,500 | 36.76 | 3.50 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 16.06 | 3.92 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 15.23 | 3.46 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 13.28 | 3.90 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $2,900 | 12.78 | 4.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,200 | 11.01 | 5.01 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,600 | 11.99 | 4.61 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,200 | 9.76 | 4.44 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $2,900 | 12.78 | 4.41 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,100 | 14.88 | 3.63 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 13.93 | 4.35 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.65 | 3.41 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 13.37 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 13.93 | 4.35 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.20 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 10.01 | 4.17 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,400 | 9.50 | 3.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 13.73 | 3.61 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.61 | 4.25 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.47 | 3.96 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,900 | 12.90 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,500 | 11.23 | 4.49 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,000 | 8.62 | 4.31 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.61 | 4.25 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.47 | 3.96 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.76 | 3.55 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.25 | 3.31 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.94 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 12.23 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,100 | 12.23 | 3.94 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,300 | 8.79 | 3.82 |
| Josh Donaldson | MIL | $2,600 | 9.91 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 18.35 | 3.67 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,300 | 16.56 | 3.85 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 14.70 | 4.20 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,100 | 14.29 | 3.49 |
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $2,600 | 13.87 | 5.33 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 13.79 | 3.73 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,400 | 13.67 | 4.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,300 | 12.36 | 5.37 |
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $2,600 | 13.87 | 5.33 |
| Raimel Tapia | TB | $2,000 | 9.11 | 4.56 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,900 | 12.97 | 4.47 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,700 | 12.03 | 4.46 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,800 | 11.94 | 4.26 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,400 | 10.13 | 4.22 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 14.70 | 4.20 |
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.