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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,600 | 27.59 | 2.60 |
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $10,300 | 20.58 | 2.00 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $9,300 | 20.34 | 2.19 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $9,900 | 20.00 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $6,900 | 18.96 | 2.75 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $6,600 | 17.44 | 2.64 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,600 | 27.59 | 2.60 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $7,200 | 18.39 | 2.55 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,400 | 8.66 | 1.60 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,600 | 8.64 | 1.88 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,100 | 8.30 | 1.63 |
| Sean Murphy | OAK | $4,200 | 8.03 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,100 | 5.97 | 2.84 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Tres Barrera | WAS | $2,000 | 5.09 | 2.55 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,200 | 5.55 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 9.61 | 1.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.57 | 1.65 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $5,100 | 9.08 | 1.78 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,900 | 8.97 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermis Garcia | OAK | $2,000 | 7.86 | 3.93 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,100 | 6.72 | 3.20 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,100 | 5.97 | 2.84 |
| Keston Hiura | MIL | $2,400 | 6.72 | 2.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 9.74 | 2.37 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.68 | 1.83 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,500 | 9.37 | 2.08 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $3,800 | 8.31 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteban Quiroz | CHC | $2,100 | 6.28 | 2.99 |
| Rougned Odor | BAL | $2,300 | 6.81 | 2.96 |
| Jordan Díaz | OAK | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,500 | 10.14 | 1.84 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,400 | 9.69 | 1.79 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,600 | 9.49 | 1.69 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 9.21 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,200 | 7.31 | 3.32 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,100 | 6.29 | 3.00 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,100 | 5.23 | 2.49 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.56 | 1.74 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 8.87 | 1.58 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,200 | 8.55 | 1.38 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $4,400 | 8.48 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,400 | 7.14 | 2.98 |
| Jason Vosler | SF | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Matt Duffy | LAA | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.70 |
| Jordan Groshans | MIA | $2,200 | 5.44 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 13.07 | 2.11 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 11.87 | 1.95 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.02 | 1.73 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,700 | 9.66 | 2.05 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,300 | 9.52 | 1.80 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,700 | 9.30 | 1.63 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,900 | 9.22 | 1.88 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,200 | 9.22 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,100 | 7.48 | 3.56 |
| Chad Pinder | OAK | $2,000 | 7.08 | 3.54 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,300 | 7.63 | 3.32 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,100 | 6.94 | 3.31 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,000 | 6.57 | 3.29 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,700 | 8.66 | 3.21 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,100 | 6.61 | 3.15 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,200 | 6.80 | 3.09 |
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.