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 | $8,600 | 38.67 | 4.50 |
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $9,500 | 32.78 | 3.45 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 31.93 | 3.19 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $9,800 | 30.14 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $8,600 | 38.67 | 4.50 |
| Brad Keller | KC | $6,600 | 26.43 | 4.00 |
| Joey Wentz | DET | $6,800 | 25.19 | 3.70 |
| Ross Stripling | SF | $8,100 | 28.14 | 3.47 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 14.04 | 3.70 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 11.72 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,300 | 9.83 | 4.28 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,100 | 8.97 | 4.27 |
| Mike Zunino | CLE | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.19 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 11.75 | 3.46 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 11.68 | 3.07 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.97 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.75 | 3.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.44 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,000 | 8.12 | 4.06 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.75 | 3.98 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,800 | 11.13 | 3.97 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 11.73 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| David Hensley | HOU | $2,300 | 9.40 | 4.09 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.02 |
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 8.00 | 4.00 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.67 | 2.99 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 11.56 | 3.21 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.19 | 2.80 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 10.83 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 9.93 | 4.14 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,600 | 10.70 | 4.12 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,400 | 9.57 | 3.99 |
| Jason Vosler | CIN | $2,300 | 8.97 | 3.90 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.21 | 3.30 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,200 | 13.08 | 4.09 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,600 | 12.98 | 3.60 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 12.97 | 2.95 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 12.97 | 3.32 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 12.80 | 3.46 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,700 | 12.48 | 4.62 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,700 | 12.42 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $2,500 | 12.04 | 4.81 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,500 | 11.98 | 4.79 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $2,700 | 12.48 | 4.62 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,100 | 9.49 | 4.52 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,300 | 10.25 | 4.46 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Mark Canha | NYM | $2,500 | 10.47 | 4.19 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,300 | 9.44 | 4.10 |
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.