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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,100 | 24.92 | 2.74 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,900 | 24.57 | 2.25 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $9,400 | 24.47 | 2.60 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,100 | 22.72 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,100 | 24.92 | 2.74 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $7,800 | 20.50 | 2.63 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $9,400 | 24.47 | 2.60 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $7,400 | 17.83 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 8.90 | 1.62 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,300 | 8.11 | 1.89 |
| Mike Zunino | CLE | $3,800 | 8.08 | 2.13 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,300 | 7.94 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,000 | 6.23 | 3.12 |
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,200 | 6.09 | 2.77 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,600 | 7.03 | 2.71 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 7.66 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 10.73 | 1.95 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,800 | 10.06 | 1.73 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 9.41 | 1.71 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,500 | 9.14 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,000 | 6.23 | 3.12 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,200 | 6.09 | 2.77 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 9.26 | 2.06 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 9.12 | 2.17 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,400 | 8.79 | 1.63 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,700 | 8.25 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,200 | 6.53 | 2.97 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 5.96 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.82 | 2.05 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 9.64 | 1.61 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,000 | 9.13 | 1.52 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $5,100 | 9.09 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 8.28 | 2.59 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 5.88 | 2.35 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,800 | 6.11 | 2.18 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 6.22 | 2.07 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,800 | 10.06 | 1.74 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,300 | 9.38 | 1.49 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.87 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $5,000 | 8.89 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,300 | 7.06 | 2.14 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $3,200 | 6.60 | 2.06 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,700 | 10.77 | 1.89 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.51 | 1.62 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,800 | 10.18 | 1.04 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 9.95 | 1.55 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,900 | 9.75 | 1.65 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 9.51 | 1.64 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,200 | 9.44 | 2.25 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,900 | 9.36 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,800 | 8.90 | 3.18 |
| Sam Hilliard | ATL | $2,400 | 7.23 | 3.01 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,700 | 7.74 | 2.87 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,600 | 7.31 | 2.81 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
| Oscar Colás | CWS | $2,300 | 6.39 | 2.78 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
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.