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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,100 | 43.35 | 4.29 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 43.31 | 4.42 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $11,000 | 42.50 | 3.86 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,300 | 42.23 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $9,800 | 43.31 | 4.42 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,100 | 43.35 | 4.29 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,300 | 42.23 | 4.10 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $6,500 | 25.79 | 3.97 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 13.69 | 3.34 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.17 | 3.38 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,200 | 12.85 | 4.02 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 12.64 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Zunino | CLE | $2,100 | 9.83 | 4.68 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,500 | 10.82 | 4.33 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,100 | 8.84 | 4.21 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,200 | 12.73 | 5.79 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,600 | 12.28 | 4.72 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,500 | 11.87 | 3.39 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,200 | 12.73 | 5.79 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,600 | 12.28 | 4.72 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,000 | 8.17 | 4.08 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,400 | 9.67 | 4.03 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.32 | 3.80 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,700 | 12.34 | 3.33 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 12.34 | 3.74 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,900 | 11.90 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,000 | 7.97 | 3.99 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 13.32 | 3.80 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 11.35 | 3.78 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 12.34 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 11.87 | 2.97 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.84 | 3.04 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,500 | 11.16 | 3.19 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $2,400 | 11.03 | 4.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $2,400 | 11.03 | 4.59 |
| Jason Vosler | CIN | $2,300 | 10.38 | 4.51 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 8.45 | 3.84 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,400 | 9.22 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,200 | 14.90 | 4.66 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 14.19 | 3.30 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.70 | 3.43 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,400 | 13.31 | 3.91 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 13.30 | 2.96 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,300 | 13.20 | 4.00 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,800 | 13.20 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,200 | 10.69 | 4.86 |
| Joey Gallo | MIN | $2,400 | 11.33 | 4.72 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,600 | 12.25 | 4.71 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,300 | 10.82 | 4.70 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,200 | 14.90 | 4.66 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,100 | 9.69 | 4.61 |
| Luke Raley | TB | $2,100 | 9.42 | 4.49 |
| Franmil Reyes | KC | $2,200 | 9.87 | 4.49 |
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.