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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,500 | 22.03 | 2.59 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,300 | 20.66 | 2.49 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,400 | 19.51 | 2.08 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $7,300 | 18.83 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Springs | TB | $8,500 | 22.03 | 2.59 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $7,300 | 18.83 | 2.58 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $8,300 | 20.66 | 2.49 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $7,600 | 17.84 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 9.25 | 1.59 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,800 | 8.10 | 1.69 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 8.00 | 1.63 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,100 | 7.74 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,100 | 6.38 | 3.04 |
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $2,000 | 5.65 | 2.83 |
| Riley Adams | WAS | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.80 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,000 | 5.21 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 10.38 | 1.92 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 9.73 | 1.65 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,600 | 9.69 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,100 | 6.38 | 3.04 |
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $2,000 | 5.65 | 2.83 |
| Riley Adams | WAS | $2,100 | 5.89 | 2.80 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,000 | 5.21 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,900 | 8.70 | 1.77 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,500 | 8.41 | 1.87 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,600 | 8.13 | 1.77 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,100 | 7.93 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Motter | STL | $2,000 | 5.54 | 2.77 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,500 | 6.15 | 2.46 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,500 | 5.70 | 2.28 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 6.92 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,400 | 9.58 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,700 | 9.13 | 1.60 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,400 | 8.94 | 1.65 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 8.51 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,600 | 6.44 | 2.48 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,100 | 7.10 | 2.29 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 6.24 | 2.23 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,300 | 4.85 | 2.11 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.80 | 1.49 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,900 | 8.55 | 1.45 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $8,000 | 8.13 | 1.02 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 7.99 | 1.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 7.67 | 2.26 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,400 | 7.66 | 2.25 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,500 | 5.05 | 2.02 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 6.87 | 1.91 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 10.95 | 1.79 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,300 | 10.38 | 1.96 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,800 | 10.23 | 1.76 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $5,300 | 10.08 | 1.90 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,400 | 9.61 | 2.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 9.59 | 1.48 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $5,200 | 9.49 | 1.83 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 9.20 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,000 | 8.10 | 4.05 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,200 | 7.24 | 3.29 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,400 | 7.79 | 3.25 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,900 | 9.03 | 3.11 |
| Victor Robles | WAS | $2,300 | 7.09 | 3.08 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,300 | 7.04 | 3.06 |
| Oscar Colás | CWS | $2,200 | 6.57 | 2.99 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 6.92 | 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.