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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,400 | 34.01 | 3.62 |
| Johnny Cueto | MIA | $8,000 | 33.46 | 4.18 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $10,500 | 32.88 | 3.13 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $9,200 | 31.68 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Cueto | MIA | $8,000 | 33.46 | 4.18 |
| Zach Plesac | CLE | $7,400 | 28.74 | 3.88 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,400 | 34.01 | 3.62 |
| Tyler Mahle | MIN | $8,700 | 31.15 | 3.58 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 13.96 | 3.41 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 13.73 | 3.61 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,600 | 12.17 | 3.38 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 11.77 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,200 | 10.08 | 4.58 |
| Mike Zunino | CLE | $2,100 | 9.10 | 4.33 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,400 | 10.19 | 4.25 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,000 | 8.36 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.03 | 3.09 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,600 | 11.23 | 4.32 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,100 | 10.84 | 3.50 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 10.62 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,200 | 9.93 | 4.51 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,600 | 11.23 | 4.32 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 8.52 | 3.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.54 | 3.87 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,700 | 13.11 | 3.54 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 11.41 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 12.39 | 4.13 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.10 | 3.88 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.54 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 11.21 | 2.80 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 10.87 | 2.79 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 10.57 | 3.02 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,700 | 10.18 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.19 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,200 | 9.00 | 4.09 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,400 | 9.48 | 3.95 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,600 | 9.72 | 3.74 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.81 | 3.21 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.51 | 3.38 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,800 | 13.37 | 3.52 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 13.14 | 2.92 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,400 | 13.13 | 3.86 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,200 | 13.07 | 4.08 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,200 | 12.76 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,300 | 10.88 | 4.73 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,600 | 11.99 | 4.61 |
| Joey Gallo | MIN | $2,300 | 10.53 | 4.58 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.70 | 4.41 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,100 | 9.09 | 4.33 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 10.08 | 4.20 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,400 | 10.03 | 4.18 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,100 | 8.75 | 4.17 |
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.