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 | $10,600 | 45.67 | 4.31 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,200 | 40.54 | 3.62 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,400 | 39.16 | 3.77 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,100 | 37.16 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $10,600 | 45.67 | 4.31 |
| Ryan Weathers | SD | $6,200 | 25.30 | 4.08 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $10,400 | 39.16 | 3.77 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,200 | 40.54 | 3.62 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.22 | 3.23 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 13.45 | 3.36 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,800 | 11.26 | 2.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 11.17 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 10.12 | 4.40 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,400 | 9.68 | 4.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 10.35 | 3.98 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,300 | 9.02 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,100 | 12.60 | 3.07 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,400 | 11.85 | 3.48 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 11.66 | 3.64 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 11.26 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $2,800 | 10.29 | 3.67 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 11.66 | 3.64 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,500 | 8.73 | 3.49 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,400 | 11.85 | 3.48 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,100 | 13.30 | 3.24 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,200 | 12.06 | 2.87 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,300 | 11.77 | 2.74 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 11.69 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,500 | 8.76 | 3.51 |
| Jose Barrero | CIN | $2,100 | 7.32 | 3.48 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,100 | 10.67 | 3.44 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 11.69 | 3.34 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 12.48 | 2.84 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,500 | 11.57 | 2.57 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,500 | 11.26 | 3.22 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,200 | 11.18 | 3.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 10.71 | 3.69 |
| David Villar | SF | $3,000 | 10.97 | 3.66 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.00 | 3.55 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,200 | 11.18 | 3.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.61 | 2.96 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.27 | 2.95 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,400 | 12.78 | 2.90 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 12.55 | 3.80 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 12.36 | 3.09 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $3,700 | 12.23 | 3.31 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,100 | 12.16 | 3.92 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,900 | 12.08 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,100 | 10.26 | 4.89 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,000 | 9.10 | 4.55 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,000 | 8.78 | 4.39 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,300 | 9.63 | 4.19 |
| Wil Myers | CIN | $2,700 | 11.17 | 4.14 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 8.69 | 4.14 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,200 | 8.85 | 4.02 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 9.55 | 3.98 |
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.