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 | $10,900 | 49.11 | 4.51 |
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $10,200 | 38.15 | 3.74 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $9,500 | 38.05 | 4.00 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,400 | 35.90 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,900 | 49.11 | 4.51 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,000 | 34.95 | 4.37 |
| Corey Kluber | TB | $7,200 | 29.27 | 4.07 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $9,500 | 38.05 | 4.00 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,100 | 12.97 | 3.16 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.23 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,800 | 12.03 | 3.17 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermis Garcia | OAK | $2,200 | 10.74 | 4.88 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,000 | 9.03 | 4.52 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,000 | 9.01 | 4.50 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,100 | 8.84 | 4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 12.84 | 3.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,900 | 12.56 | 3.22 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.18 | 3.29 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,000 | 10.62 | 5.31 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,100 | 9.68 | 4.61 |
| Esteban Quiroz | CHC | $2,000 | 8.19 | 4.10 |
| Rougned Odor | BAL | $2,200 | 8.96 | 4.07 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 13.53 | 3.76 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.56 | 4.05 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,200 | 12.51 | 2.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.11 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,100 | 9.52 | 4.54 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,100 | 8.99 | 4.28 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.56 | 4.05 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.67 | 3.33 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,400 | 11.77 | 2.68 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,300 | 11.38 | 2.65 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,600 | 11.29 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,100 | 9.46 | 4.50 |
| Miguel Andújar | PIT | $2,000 | 8.35 | 4.18 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,500 | 10.12 | 4.05 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,700 | 10.59 | 3.92 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 17.39 | 3.48 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 15.89 | 3.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.42 | 2.98 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,100 | 12.52 | 3.05 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,800 | 12.20 | 3.21 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 12.20 | 3.30 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 10.18 | 4.63 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,500 | 11.58 | 4.63 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $2,700 | 11.98 | 4.44 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.41 |
| Chad Pinder | OAK | $2,100 | 9.27 | 4.41 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,100 | 9.23 | 4.40 |
| Aristides Aquino | CIN | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.25 |
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.