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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,500 | 42.90 | 4.09 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,800 | 41.09 | 3.80 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,000 | 36.51 | 3.65 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $9,400 | 34.90 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,500 | 42.90 | 4.09 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,600 | 34.03 | 3.96 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $7,100 | 27.16 | 3.83 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,800 | 41.09 | 3.80 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.94 | 3.77 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 13.59 | 3.58 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 11.98 | 3.07 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 11.82 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darick Hall | PHI | $2,200 | 10.13 | 4.61 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.49 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,300 | 9.87 | 4.29 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,700 | 11.41 | 4.22 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 11.39 | 3.35 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 11.22 | 3.12 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,300 | 10.87 | 4.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,300 | 10.87 | 4.73 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,700 | 11.41 | 4.22 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,000 | 8.13 | 4.07 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 11.81 | 2.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 11.21 | 2.95 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,900 | 10.77 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hensley | HOU | $2,000 | 8.85 | 4.42 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 12.24 | 4.08 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,200 | 8.71 | 3.96 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 9.15 | 3.81 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.58 | 2.97 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 11.43 | 3.17 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.26 | 2.81 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 10.86 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,300 | 10.63 | 4.62 |
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,000 | 8.05 | 4.02 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,600 | 10.28 | 3.95 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,300 | 9.04 | 3.93 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 13.56 | 3.48 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 13.55 | 3.08 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 13.38 | 3.26 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.29 | 3.32 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,400 | 12.90 | 3.79 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,000 | 12.84 | 4.28 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,200 | 12.68 | 3.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,500 | 11.21 | 4.48 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.42 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,000 | 12.84 | 4.28 |
| Kyle Lewis | ARI | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.26 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.18 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Wil Myers | CIN | $2,700 | 10.74 | 3.98 |
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.