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 | 18.31 | 1.76 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,800 | 17.02 | 1.74 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,700 | 16.78 | 1.93 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $9,100 | 16.59 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,200 | 14.16 | 2.28 |
| Trevor Rogers | MIA | $6,600 | 14.08 | 2.13 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $6,300 | 12.87 | 2.04 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,500 | 15.23 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,200 | 10.85 | 2.58 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 10.05 | 1.86 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.28 | 1.93 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 8.46 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.71 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,200 | 10.85 | 2.58 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 6.56 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,200 | 10.85 | 2.58 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 10.05 | 1.86 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.28 | 1.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.13 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
| Austin Shenton | TB | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.71 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,900 | 7.77 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,300 | 10.14 | 1.91 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 8.55 | 2.04 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 8.54 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Ehire Adrianza | LAA | $2,100 | 4.97 | 2.37 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 6.44 | 2.22 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $4,300 | 8.92 | 2.07 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 12.11 | 2.05 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,200 | 11.37 | 1.83 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 11.20 | 1.84 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 10.92 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willi Castro | MIN | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 6.81 | 2.62 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,800 | 9.64 | 2.54 |
| Niko Goodrum | TB | $2,200 | 5.23 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.09 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.07 | 2.06 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,800 | 8.63 | 3.08 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,400 | 9.83 | 4.09 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,800 | 8.63 | 3.08 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 11.48 | 1.82 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.15 | 1.74 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.41 | 1.65 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 10.10 | 1.77 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $4,300 | 9.57 | 2.23 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,900 | 9.42 | 3.25 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.37 | 1.70 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 9.33 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,900 | 9.42 | 3.25 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,000 | 9.33 | 3.11 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,300 | 7.13 | 3.10 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,900 | 7.93 | 2.74 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,500 | 6.76 | 2.70 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,500 | 6.52 | 2.61 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,400 | 8.82 | 2.59 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $2,600 | 6.74 | 2.59 |
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.