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 | $11,000 | 38.10 | 3.46 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,700 | 37.95 | 3.91 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $9,100 | 37.54 | 4.13 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $9,400 | 32.81 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $9,100 | 37.54 | 4.13 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,700 | 37.95 | 3.91 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,900 | 32.63 | 3.67 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $7,600 | 27.75 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 14.02 | 3.42 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 13.27 | 3.49 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 12.77 | 3.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.77 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,000 | 8.34 | 4.17 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,300 | 9.39 | 4.08 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,000 | 8.08 | 4.04 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,200 | 8.87 | 4.03 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,500 | 11.51 | 4.60 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,000 | 11.39 | 2.85 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.41 | 3.86 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 10.35 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,500 | 11.51 | 4.60 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.41 | 3.86 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,000 | 7.61 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,000 | 12.68 | 3.17 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,500 | 11.76 | 3.36 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,900 | 11.64 | 2.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 11.33 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,800 | 10.18 | 3.64 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,500 | 8.67 | 3.47 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,400 | 8.31 | 3.46 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 9.99 | 3.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 11.44 | 2.86 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,500 | 11.14 | 3.18 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 10.86 | 3.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,500 | 11.31 | 4.52 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.16 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $2,300 | 9.17 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,000 | 14.59 | 3.65 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,800 | 13.72 | 3.61 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.30 | 3.32 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,700 | 13.15 | 3.55 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,900 | 12.95 | 4.47 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 12.77 | 2.97 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 12.35 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 10.16 | 4.62 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,100 | 9.52 | 4.53 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,900 | 12.95 | 4.47 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,100 | 9.07 | 4.32 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,400 | 10.29 | 4.29 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,800 | 11.85 | 4.23 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,200 | 9.14 | 4.16 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $2,500 | 10.27 | 4.11 |
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.