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 | $10,100 | 27.19 | 2.69 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $12,000 | 23.57 | 1.96 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,600 | 21.51 | 2.24 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,200 | 20.50 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,100 | 27.19 | 2.69 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $7,500 | 17.38 | 2.32 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $7,400 | 16.73 | 2.26 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,600 | 21.51 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,400 | 8.25 | 1.87 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 8.01 | 1.82 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,100 | 7.75 | 2.50 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $3,700 | 7.50 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,600 | 6.91 | 2.66 |
| Joey Bart | SF | $2,200 | 5.68 | 2.58 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,200 | 5.60 | 2.55 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,100 | 7.75 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 10.54 | 1.99 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,800 | 8.96 | 1.87 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,800 | 8.66 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Voit | MIL | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 7.56 | 2.80 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,600 | 6.91 | 2.66 |
| Joey Bart | SF | $2,200 | 5.68 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,400 | 9.29 | 1.72 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 9.28 | 2.38 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 8.87 | 1.64 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,200 | 8.53 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 9.28 | 2.38 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,700 | 6.02 | 2.23 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $3,000 | 6.55 | 2.18 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,800 | 5.98 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,100 | 9.23 | 1.51 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,900 | 9.18 | 1.56 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,200 | 8.76 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | ATL | $3,100 | 6.40 | 2.06 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.84 | 2.05 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 5.70 | 1.97 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,400 | 8.26 | 1.88 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,600 | 9.44 | 0.98 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,900 | 8.71 | 1.78 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $4,600 | 8.61 | 1.87 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 8.54 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.85 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,800 | 8.36 | 2.20 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $3,300 | 7.09 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.50 | 1.62 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $6,000 | 9.76 | 1.63 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 9.73 | 1.54 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,200 | 9.48 | 2.26 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $6,200 | 9.44 | 1.52 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 9.41 | 3.03 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,300 | 9.12 | 1.45 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $5,200 | 8.97 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.21 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 6.72 | 3.20 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 9.41 | 3.03 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $2,700 | 7.73 | 2.86 |
| Nick Senzel | CIN | $2,200 | 6.26 | 2.85 |
| Eli White | ATL | $2,000 | 5.68 | 2.84 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
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.