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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $11,800 | 19.34 | 1.64 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $7,800 | 18.74 | 2.40 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,600 | 17.56 | 2.04 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $9,100 | 16.23 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $7,800 | 18.74 | 2.40 |
| Joey Wentz | DET | $6,300 | 14.17 | 2.25 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,600 | 17.56 | 2.04 |
| Seth Lugo | SD | $6,200 | 12.42 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,900 | 8.59 | 2.20 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,900 | 8.43 | 1.72 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $9,000 | 8.40 | 0.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,200 | 6.51 | 2.96 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,100 | 5.86 | 2.79 |
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,300 | 6.37 | 2.77 |
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 10.39 | 1.96 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,800 | 9.87 | 2.06 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 8.87 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,200 | 6.51 | 2.96 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,100 | 5.86 | 2.79 |
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,300 | 6.37 | 2.77 |
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $8,600 | 8.93 | 1.04 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,800 | 8.87 | 1.85 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $4,400 | 8.41 | 1.91 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,300 | 8.30 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gordon | MIN | $2,800 | 6.71 | 2.40 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 6.00 | 2.22 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,100 | 6.88 | 2.22 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,700 | 7.57 | 2.05 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,500 | 9.71 | 1.77 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $5,100 | 9.65 | 1.89 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $9,800 | 9.63 | 0.98 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,700 | 8.98 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 7.03 | 2.27 |
| Kiké Hernández | BOS | $3,300 | 7.08 | 2.15 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,400 | 4.80 | 2.00 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 8.93 | 1.51 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,100 | 8.64 | 1.69 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.60 | 1.46 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $6,000 | 8.32 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,000 | 6.65 | 2.22 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $3,100 | 6.80 | 2.19 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,600 | 5.16 | 1.99 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,800 | 7.16 | 1.89 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,700 | 10.21 | 1.79 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,500 | 10.03 | 2.23 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,800 | 9.97 | 1.72 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 9.75 | 1.60 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $6,000 | 9.74 | 1.62 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 9.70 | 1.52 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $5,500 | 9.54 | 1.74 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 9.45 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,200 | 8.88 | 4.04 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,200 | 7.68 | 3.49 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,900 | 8.84 | 3.05 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 7.26 | 3.02 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
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.