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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,500 | 24.78 | 2.36 |
| Carlos Rodón | SF | $10,100 | 23.14 | 2.29 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $10,800 | 21.77 | 2.02 |
| Cal Quantrill | CLE | $10,600 | 17.68 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,500 | 24.78 | 2.36 |
| Carlos Rodón | SF | $10,100 | 23.14 | 2.29 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $10,800 | 21.77 | 2.02 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $7,300 | 14.27 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,700 | 8.82 | 1.55 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 8.82 | 1.88 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $5,200 | 8.12 | 1.56 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 7.95 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | SF | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Kevin Plawecki | TEX | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,200 | 5.50 | 2.50 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,700 | 6.73 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 9.59 | 1.74 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,700 | 8.82 | 1.55 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 8.82 | 1.88 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $5,200 | 8.12 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,200 | 7.81 | 3.55 |
| Dermis Garcia | OAK | $2,000 | 6.48 | 3.24 |
| Austin Wynns | SF | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Kevin Plawecki | TEX | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,500 | 9.36 | 2.08 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $9,400 | 8.43 | 0.90 |
| Rougned Odor | BAL | $2,300 | 7.33 | 3.19 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,900 | 6.88 | 1.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougned Odor | BAL | $2,300 | 7.33 | 3.19 |
| Jordan Díaz | OAK | $2,100 | 6.05 | 2.88 |
| Jonathan Schoop | DET | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.29 |
| Adam Frazier | SEA | $2,300 | 5.03 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $10,000 | 9.69 | 0.97 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $5,700 | 8.52 | 1.50 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $8,800 | 8.45 | 0.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,000 | 8.15 | 4.08 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,100 | 5.30 | 2.52 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,200 | 4.96 | 2.25 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 6.60 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.35 | 1.59 |
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.65 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 8.83 | 1.64 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $4,600 | 8.58 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.65 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,300 | 8.17 | 3.55 |
| Nate Eaton | KC | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
| Matt Duffy | LAA | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 11.81 | 1.97 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,900 | 9.76 | 1.99 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $9,200 | 9.70 | 1.05 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,100 | 9.42 | 2.30 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 9.35 | 3.34 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $5,100 | 9.23 | 1.81 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $9,800 | 9.19 | 0.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 8.14 | 3.88 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 9.35 | 3.34 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,100 | 6.64 | 3.16 |
| Bubba Thompson | TEX | $2,300 | 6.83 | 2.97 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,700 | 7.95 | 2.95 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,100 | 6.17 | 2.94 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Gilberto Celestino | MIN | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
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.