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 | $11,100 | 43.56 | 3.92 |
| Carlos Rodón | SF | $10,800 | 39.35 | 3.64 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,100 | 38.15 | 4.71 |
| Cal Quantrill | CLE | $8,800 | 34.17 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,100 | 38.15 | 4.71 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,100 | 43.56 | 3.92 |
| Cal Quantrill | CLE | $8,800 | 34.17 | 3.88 |
| Jonathan Heasley | KC | $7,200 | 26.94 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 12.70 | 2.95 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,000 | 11.74 | 3.91 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,600 | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $3,300 | 10.86 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,000 | 8.65 | 4.33 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,700 | 10.73 | 3.98 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,700 | 12.18 | 4.51 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.13 | 3.11 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| Rougned Odor | BAL | $2,300 | 9.64 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,700 | 12.18 | 4.51 |
| Rougned Odor | BAL | $2,300 | 9.64 | 4.19 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,800 | 11.07 | 3.95 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,500 | 9.58 | 3.83 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,800 | 12.88 | 3.39 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $3,000 | 11.44 | 3.81 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,000 | 11.38 | 3.79 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $3,900 | 11.01 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,200 | 10.58 | 4.81 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,300 | 10.17 | 4.42 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.41 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,500 | 10.77 | 4.31 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 12.36 | 3.09 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,600 | 11.72 | 2.55 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,300 | 11.36 | 3.44 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 11.02 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,100 | 10.95 | 5.21 |
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,200 | 10.05 | 4.57 |
| Gio Urshela | MIN | $2,400 | 10.12 | 4.22 |
| Nate Eaton | KC | $2,300 | 9.49 | 4.13 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 15.82 | 3.51 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,200 | 12.69 | 3.96 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 12.53 | 3.21 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,600 | 12.35 | 3.43 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,400 | 12.23 | 5.10 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,000 | 12.06 | 3.01 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3,400 | 11.83 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,400 | 12.23 | 5.10 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,500 | 11.70 | 4.68 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,300 | 10.68 | 4.64 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 10.55 | 4.59 |
| Avisaíl García | MIA | $2,000 | 8.84 | 4.42 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 8.75 | 4.37 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,400 | 10.40 | 4.33 |
| Bubba Thompson | TEX | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
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.