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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | TEX | $9,000 | 19.53 | 2.17 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $7,700 | 18.51 | 2.40 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $7,700 | 18.27 | 2.37 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,700 | 16.97 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $7,700 | 18.51 | 2.40 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $7,700 | 18.27 | 2.37 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | $9,000 | 19.53 | 2.17 |
| Zach Plesac | CLE | $6,500 | 13.57 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,800 | 9.77 | 1.69 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 7.74 | 1.76 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 7.69 | 2.08 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,200 | 7.67 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,200 | 5.72 | 2.60 |
| Tucker Barnhart | CHC | $2,100 | 5.44 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 10.21 | 1.96 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 10.20 | 1.93 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,800 | 9.77 | 1.69 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 9.40 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,500 | 6.59 | 2.64 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,200 | 5.78 | 2.63 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,200 | 5.72 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 9.49 | 2.50 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $5,300 | 8.49 | 1.60 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,100 | 8.45 | 2.06 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,600 | 8.15 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 7.62 | 2.72 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,800 | 9.49 | 2.50 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,000 | 7.19 | 2.40 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 10.41 | 1.71 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,700 | 10.26 | 1.80 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.97 | 2.08 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $6,000 | 9.23 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Jon Berti | MIA | $3,200 | 8.46 | 2.64 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,700 | 6.36 | 2.35 |
| Vaughn Grissom | ATL | $3,100 | 7.30 | 2.35 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.14 | 1.55 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,300 | 9.09 | 1.44 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,900 | 9.00 | 1.84 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,100 | 7.95 | 2.56 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,400 | 8.14 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.51 | 1.62 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.48 | 1.78 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.27 | 1.60 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,900 | 9.97 | 1.69 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 9.86 | 1.62 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,100 | 9.82 | 2.39 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.58 | 1.74 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,200 | 9.54 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,300 | 8.25 | 3.59 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.08 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 7.29 | 3.04 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $2,700 | 7.98 | 2.96 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.95 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 6.41 | 2.91 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,500 | 7.06 | 2.82 |
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.