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 | $10,500 | 44.60 | 4.25 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,300 | 43.53 | 3.85 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $10,900 | 43.08 | 3.95 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,700 | 39.95 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,500 | 44.60 | 4.25 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $10,900 | 43.08 | 3.95 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 39.26 | 3.93 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,800 | 38.27 | 3.90 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.41 | 3.35 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 12.30 | 3.32 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,500 | 12.21 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Bell | CLE | $2,300 | 10.23 | 4.45 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
| Mike Zunino | CLE | $2,600 | 10.81 | 4.16 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 10.38 | 3.99 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,100 | 12.52 | 3.05 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 11.68 | 3.54 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,400 | 11.52 | 3.39 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,900 | 10.69 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,000 | 7.78 | 3.89 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 11.68 | 3.54 |
| Vidal Bruján | TB | $2,000 | 7.03 | 3.52 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,000 | 10.36 | 3.45 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 13.21 | 3.30 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,200 | 11.89 | 2.83 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,800 | 11.89 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.55 | 4.06 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,800 | 10.47 | 3.74 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 9.94 | 3.55 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,500 | 12.33 | 3.52 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,600 | 13.13 | 3.65 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,200 | 12.44 | 2.96 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,500 | 12.16 | 2.70 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,300 | 12.06 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,300 | 9.87 | 4.29 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,700 | 10.65 | 3.94 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.93 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 8.25 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 14.33 | 3.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.94 | 3.10 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,400 | 13.60 | 3.09 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 13.22 | 2.94 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 12.78 | 3.19 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,000 | 12.37 | 4.12 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,900 | 12.33 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,200 | 10.35 | 4.71 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,000 | 9.36 | 4.68 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $2,200 | 10.30 | 4.68 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,300 | 10.33 | 4.49 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.86 | 4.48 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,700 | 11.77 | 4.36 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 9.92 | 4.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.78 | 4.12 |
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.