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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 25.84 | 2.61 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $9,700 | 24.20 | 2.50 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $12,400 | 23.06 | 1.86 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $7,700 | 22.17 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $4,900 | 14.47 | 2.95 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $7,700 | 22.17 | 2.88 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $9,900 | 25.84 | 2.61 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $9,700 | 24.20 | 2.50 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,900 | 8.75 | 1.48 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,800 | 8.04 | 1.67 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 7.85 | 1.78 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,000 | 7.72 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 6.03 | 2.51 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 6.81 | 2.35 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,400 | 5.58 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,600 | 9.93 | 1.77 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 9.70 | 1.80 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $7,600 | 9.33 | 1.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 9.07 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,200 | 7.43 | 3.38 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,600 | 7.43 | 2.86 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.66 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $8,600 | 9.02 | 1.05 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,600 | 8.77 | 1.91 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $7,800 | 8.73 | 1.12 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,900 | 8.36 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,700 | 7.70 | 2.85 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,500 | 5.79 | 2.32 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,900 | 6.30 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,600 | 9.51 | 1.70 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 8.98 | 1.47 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $5,300 | 8.63 | 1.63 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $5,500 | 8.57 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,100 | 7.11 | 2.29 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,900 | 7.71 | 1.98 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,400 | 6.65 | 1.96 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $9,400 | 8.79 | 0.93 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,200 | 8.71 | 1.41 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,800 | 8.54 | 1.78 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,500 | 8.44 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,500 | 8.44 | 2.41 |
| Tommy La Stella | SEA | $2,200 | 4.86 | 2.21 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,500 | 7.29 | 2.08 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,000 | 5.95 | 1.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 10.98 | 1.12 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,400 | 10.96 | 1.71 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,800 | 10.63 | 2.80 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,700 | 10.16 | 1.78 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.14 | 1.69 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,200 | 9.50 | 1.83 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,300 | 9.40 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,000 | 7.16 | 3.58 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 7.36 | 3.50 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 8.39 | 3.36 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,600 | 8.34 | 3.21 |
| Nelson Velázquez | CHC | $2,000 | 6.27 | 3.14 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,100 | 6.48 | 3.09 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,900 | 8.68 | 2.99 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
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.