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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,100 | 44.00 | 3.96 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $9,500 | 41.94 | 4.41 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $10,800 | 40.25 | 3.73 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,400 | 38.63 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $9,500 | 41.94 | 4.41 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,700 | 37.54 | 4.31 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,100 | 44.00 | 3.96 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 38.58 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 13.27 | 3.32 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 12.46 | 3.28 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,700 | 11.17 | 3.02 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,100 | 11.07 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 10.47 | 4.55 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,200 | 9.56 | 4.34 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,100 | 9.06 | 4.31 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.89 | 4.30 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,600 | 12.38 | 4.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 11.15 | 2.86 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,800 | 10.79 | 2.84 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 10.63 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,600 | 12.38 | 4.76 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,600 | 10.14 | 3.90 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 7.74 | 3.52 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,900 | 12.90 | 3.31 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.60 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 7.95 | 3.97 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,100 | 11.65 | 3.76 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,300 | 12.21 | 3.70 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 11.73 | 2.86 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.71 | 2.93 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 10.65 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $2,300 | 10.34 | 4.49 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,200 | 8.93 | 4.06 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,200 | 8.64 | 3.93 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.27 | 3.17 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 14.13 | 3.62 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,700 | 13.90 | 3.76 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,600 | 13.52 | 3.76 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,500 | 13.23 | 3.78 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,900 | 13.20 | 3.38 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 12.78 | 3.20 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $4,200 | 12.71 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,400 | 11.03 | 4.59 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.88 | 4.49 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,200 | 9.58 | 4.35 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,200 | 9.31 | 4.23 |
| AJ Pollock | SEA | $2,200 | 8.97 | 4.08 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.02 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,300 | 9.25 | 4.02 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,200 | 8.77 | 3.99 |
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.