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 | $9,900 | 24.25 | 2.45 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,700 | 24.11 | 2.49 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,500 | 24.04 | 2.29 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,500 | 24.02 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,500 | 24.02 | 2.53 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,700 | 24.11 | 2.49 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,900 | 24.25 | 2.45 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $10,200 | 23.65 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,900 | 8.98 | 1.83 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,200 | 8.74 | 2.08 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.17 | 1.51 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 8.05 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Adams | WAS | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 8.05 | 2.78 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,500 | 6.70 | 2.68 |
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $2,300 | 6.04 | 2.63 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 10.20 | 1.96 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 9.77 | 1.81 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,600 | 9.61 | 1.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.32 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Riley Adams | WAS | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Darick Hall | PHI | $2,600 | 7.34 | 2.82 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.78 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.49 | 2.11 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,900 | 8.74 | 1.78 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,200 | 8.39 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 9.49 | 2.11 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.08 |
| Nick Gordon | MIN | $3,700 | 7.34 | 1.98 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,200 | 7.85 | 1.87 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,600 | 10.08 | 1.80 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,900 | 9.51 | 1.94 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,900 | 9.38 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 7.16 | 2.31 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 5.25 | 2.10 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,900 | 9.51 | 1.94 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,900 | 7.46 | 1.91 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.10 | 1.49 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.07 | 1.54 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,100 | 8.35 | 1.64 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,100 | 8.25 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $2,900 | 8.17 | 2.82 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,400 | 6.37 | 2.65 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $3,400 | 7.14 | 2.10 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,900 | 10.83 | 2.21 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,900 | 10.52 | 1.78 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.45 | 1.80 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.30 | 1.64 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,200 | 10.14 | 1.95 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,900 | 10.13 | 2.07 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 10.06 | 2.01 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 9.89 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,400 | 7.45 | 3.10 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,300 | 7.03 | 3.06 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.95 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.92 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,400 | 6.97 | 2.91 |
| Canaan Smith-Njigba | PIT | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.88 |
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.