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 | $11,200 | 41.85 | 3.74 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 36.74 | 3.43 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $11,000 | 35.25 | 3.20 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,600 | 28.95 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,200 | 41.85 | 3.74 |
| Tyler Alexander | DET | $6,100 | 22.71 | 3.72 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 36.74 | 3.43 |
| Glenn Otto | TEX | $7,600 | 24.99 | 3.29 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2 | 12.69 | 6342.50 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,600 | 11.70 | 3.25 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $2 | 11.65 | 5823.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 11.50 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | TOR | $1 | 6.45 | 6446.00 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2 | 12.69 | 6342.50 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $2 | 11.65 | 5823.00 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $2 | 8.59 | 4294.50 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.29 | 2.89 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,300 | 10.33 | 3.13 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| Alejo Lopez | CIN | $2,100 | 8.85 | 4.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejo Lopez | CIN | $2,100 | 8.85 | 4.21 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,100 | 8.01 | 3.82 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 9.43 | 3.63 |
| Jean Segura | PHI | $2,400 | 8.60 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,800 | 12.09 | 3.18 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 11.71 | 4.88 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $3,600 | 11.64 | 3.23 |
| Xander Bogaerts | BOS | $3,000 | 11.45 | 3.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $1 | 7.41 | 7405.00 |
| Otto Lopez | TOR | $1 | 5.52 | 5516.00 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $2 | 10.44 | 5217.50 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2 | 7.56 | 3779.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 12.20 | 2.97 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.11 | 3.19 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,200 | 11.76 | 2.80 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,300 | 9.00 | 3.91 |
| Jace Peterson | MIL | $2,300 | 8.58 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrance Gore | NYM | $2,000 | 14.75 | 7.37 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.88 | 3.15 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.44 | 3.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,100 | 12.98 | 3.16 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,300 | 12.54 | 5.45 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,700 | 12.05 | 3.26 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,700 | 12.03 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Zimmer | TOR | $1 | 7.61 | 7612.00 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | TOR | $1 | 6.69 | 6690.00 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $1 | 5.93 | 5928.00 |
| Raimel Tapia | TOR | $2 | 9.84 | 4920.50 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3 | 11.55 | 3849.67 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2 | 7.66 | 3831.00 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $3 | 10.82 | 3606.00 |
| Terrance Gore | NYM | $2,000 | 14.75 | 7.37 |
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.