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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 45.97 | 4.84 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $10,000 | 44.22 | 4.42 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,100 | 43.96 | 4.35 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,300 | 43.79 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,500 | 45.97 | 4.84 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $10,000 | 44.22 | 4.42 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,100 | 43.96 | 4.35 |
| Germán Márquez | COL | $7,100 | 30.73 | 4.33 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 13.25 | 3.49 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 12.52 | 3.38 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 11.94 | 3.06 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,200 | 11.39 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darick Hall | PHI | $2,000 | 9.07 | 4.54 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.32 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 10.47 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.02 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 10.54 | 2.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 10.43 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,000 | 9.86 | 4.93 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,700 | 11.15 | 4.13 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.02 |
| Romy González | CWS | $2,000 | 7.35 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 10.98 | 2.75 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 10.94 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 9.88 | 4.12 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.43 | 4.01 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.65 | 2.99 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.46 | 2.87 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,700 | 10.90 | 2.95 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,900 | 10.43 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Vosler | CIN | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.16 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,000 | 8.11 | 4.06 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,500 | 9.69 | 3.88 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,400 | 8.98 | 3.74 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.31 | 3.60 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.21 | 3.30 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 12.81 | 3.28 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,600 | 12.28 | 3.41 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,200 | 12.15 | 5.52 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 12.11 | 3.46 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $3,900 | 12.09 | 3.10 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 12.05 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,200 | 12.15 | 5.52 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,000 | 9.55 | 4.77 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 9.55 | 4.34 |
| Canaan Smith-Njigba | PIT | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,500 | 10.25 | 4.10 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $2,700 | 11.01 | 4.08 |
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.