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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $10,400 | 24.84 | 2.39 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,600 | 24.00 | 2.26 |
| Tony Gonsolin | LAD | $10,100 | 21.16 | 2.10 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $10,300 | 20.57 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Quintana | STL | $7,100 | 18.67 | 2.63 |
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $6,900 | 17.70 | 2.57 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $6,400 | 16.30 | 2.55 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $7,200 | 17.87 | 2.48 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $6,000 | 9.61 | 1.60 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.63 | 2.01 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 8.35 | 1.67 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 7.80 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Tucker Barnhart | DET | $2,000 | 5.01 | 2.50 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,300 | 5.62 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.86 | 1.76 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $6,000 | 9.61 | 1.60 |
| Joey Meneses | WAS | $5,100 | 9.59 | 1.88 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 9.37 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,000 | 6.90 | 3.45 |
| Dermis Garcia | OAK | $2,000 | 6.05 | 3.03 |
| Albert Pujols | STL | $3,000 | 9.01 | 3.00 |
| Alfonso Rivas | CHC | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.99 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.27 | 1.75 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,900 | 8.86 | 1.81 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $6,400 | 8.00 | 1.25 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,500 | 7.38 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | SEA | $2,200 | 6.09 | 2.77 |
| Jordan Díaz | OAK | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
| Rougned Odor | BAL | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,200 | 9.61 | 1.85 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,400 | 9.39 | 3.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 8.91 | 1.78 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $4,900 | 8.78 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,400 | 9.39 | 3.91 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.95 | 2.84 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.75 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.92 | 1.51 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,200 | 8.66 | 1.40 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $4,500 | 8.36 | 1.86 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $4,100 | 7.94 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,300 | 7.91 | 3.44 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,500 | 6.26 | 2.51 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,300 | 5.48 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.59 | 1.78 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 11.24 | 1.84 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,900 | 10.25 | 1.74 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 9.94 | 1.71 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 9.82 | 1.72 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 9.80 | 1.85 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,700 | 9.58 | 2.59 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $6,000 | 9.55 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,200 | 7.93 | 3.60 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,300 | 8.15 | 3.54 |
| Chad Pinder | OAK | $2,000 | 6.48 | 3.24 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,100 | 6.47 | 3.08 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,200 | 6.67 | 3.03 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 7.12 | 2.97 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,300 | 6.77 | 2.95 |
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.