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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $10,000 | 34.49 | 3.45 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | $9,600 | 34.47 | 3.59 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,500 | 33.81 | 3.22 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,400 | 31.04 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $7,400 | 31.04 | 4.19 |
| Kris Bubic | KC | $7,300 | 28.57 | 3.91 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $8,000 | 29.91 | 3.74 |
| James Kaprielian | OAK | $7,400 | 27.12 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 14.41 | 3.51 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 13.70 | 3.70 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.19 | 3.38 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,900 | 12.00 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 10.55 | 4.59 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,400 | 9.92 | 4.13 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,700 | 10.91 | 4.04 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,600 | 10.33 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,900 | 11.55 | 2.96 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 10.76 | 3.17 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 11.55 | 3.85 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $2,700 | 10.24 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 10.48 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,800 | 12.47 | 3.28 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,400 | 10.98 | 4.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,400 | 10.98 | 4.57 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 8.40 | 3.82 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,000 | 10.82 | 3.61 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,600 | 12.12 | 4.66 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 11.97 | 2.85 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.03 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,600 | 12.12 | 4.66 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,500 | 10.80 | 4.32 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,200 | 8.68 | 3.94 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,900 | 11.27 | 3.89 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 15.95 | 3.71 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,000 | 14.31 | 3.58 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,800 | 14.26 | 5.09 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $3,800 | 13.51 | 3.55 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 13.31 | 3.03 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $3,200 | 13.18 | 4.12 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,700 | 13.17 | 3.56 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,900 | 13.14 | 4.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,800 | 14.26 | 5.09 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,100 | 9.85 | 4.69 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,000 | 9.28 | 4.64 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 9.63 | 4.58 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,900 | 13.14 | 4.53 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,200 | 9.73 | 4.42 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.17 | 4.17 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,000 | 8.33 | 4.16 |
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.