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 | $9,600 | 35.03 | 3.65 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,400 | 34.26 | 3.64 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,700 | 33.51 | 3.45 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $8,600 | 30.97 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $7,500 | 28.96 | 3.86 |
| Zach Plesac | CLE | $7,200 | 27.27 | 3.79 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $7,700 | 28.34 | 3.68 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | $9,600 | 35.03 | 3.65 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 13.88 | 3.65 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.76 | 3.20 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,800 | 12.96 | 3.41 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.30 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | CLE | $2,200 | 8.87 | 4.03 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.02 | 3.92 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,500 | 9.74 | 3.90 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,400 | 9.35 | 3.90 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 11.31 | 3.33 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,900 | 11.12 | 2.85 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,400 | 10.67 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,200 | 9.68 | 4.40 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,500 | 10.43 | 4.17 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,500 | 10.25 | 4.10 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,600 | 10.26 | 3.95 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,200 | 13.44 | 3.20 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.79 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,400 | 11.76 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 10.81 | 3.86 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,400 | 11.71 | 3.44 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 12.09 | 2.88 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,600 | 11.99 | 3.33 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,500 | 11.96 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 9.39 | 4.27 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,700 | 10.51 | 3.89 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.80 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.98 | 3.18 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 13.59 | 3.02 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 13.57 | 3.23 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.45 | 2.99 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,000 | 13.15 | 4.38 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.04 | 3.26 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.84 | 4.14 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,900 | 12.67 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 10.71 | 5.10 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $2,200 | 10.65 | 4.84 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,100 | 9.71 | 4.62 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,000 | 13.15 | 4.38 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,900 | 12.45 | 4.29 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 10.02 | 4.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.84 | 4.14 |
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.