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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,400 | 20.60 | 1.98 |
| Jordan Montgomery | ARI | $8,700 | 17.20 | 1.98 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $8,900 | 15.79 | 1.77 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,300 | 15.42 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,200 | 13.45 | 2.17 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,600 | 13.67 | 2.07 |
| Kyle Gibson | STL | $6,800 | 13.70 | 2.02 |
| Jordan Montgomery | ARI | $8,700 | 17.20 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 10.91 | 2.10 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,100 | 8.66 | 2.11 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 8.65 | 1.70 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,400 | 8.55 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.44 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,700 | 6.45 | 2.39 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,400 | 8.13 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 10.91 | 2.10 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $9,200 | 9.41 | 1.02 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,500 | 9.20 | 2.04 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.17 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,600 | 7.61 | 2.93 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 7.21 | 2.57 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.11 | 2.44 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.98 | 1.82 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $5,000 | 9.39 | 1.88 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,300 | 8.88 | 1.68 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 8.39 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
| Buddy Kennedy | DET | $2,300 | 5.90 | 2.56 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.49 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,200 | 7.14 | 2.23 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 12.35 | 2.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 11.74 | 2.45 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,800 | 10.62 | 1.83 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.46 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 11.74 | 2.45 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 6.03 | 2.41 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,700 | 8.82 | 2.38 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $4,500 | 10.40 | 2.31 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,600 | 9.76 | 2.12 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,600 | 9.08 | 1.97 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 8.94 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Mendick | CWS | $2,600 | 7.62 | 2.93 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $2,900 | 8.37 | 2.88 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,900 | 6.88 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.51 | 1.77 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.56 | 1.73 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,500 | 10.31 | 4.12 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 10.31 | 1.66 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.22 | 1.62 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $4,800 | 10.08 | 2.10 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,400 | 10.01 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $2,500 | 10.31 | 4.12 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,800 | 7.81 | 2.79 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $3,500 | 9.48 | 2.71 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,800 | 7.60 | 2.71 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,300 | 8.74 | 2.65 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,100 | 8.20 | 2.64 |
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.