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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,400 | 24.95 | 2.40 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,100 | 20.43 | 2.02 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $10,300 | 19.91 | 1.93 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,400 | 19.02 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | TB | $6,100 | 15.84 | 2.60 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,400 | 24.95 | 2.40 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,400 | 19.02 | 2.26 |
| Drey Jameson | ARI | $7,100 | 15.09 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.79 | 1.81 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,500 | 8.54 | 1.55 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,500 | 8.21 | 1.82 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,600 | 8.07 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,000 | 6.93 | 3.46 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,000 | 5.61 | 2.80 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,900 | 7.99 | 2.75 |
| Christian Vázquez | MIN | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.74 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 10.45 | 1.87 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,800 | 10.38 | 1.79 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.79 | 1.81 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,600 | 9.70 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,000 | 6.93 | 3.46 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,100 | 6.65 | 3.17 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,600 | 7.71 | 2.97 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,400 | 10.70 | 2.43 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,500 | 10.36 | 1.88 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,300 | 9.27 | 1.75 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,700 | 8.72 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WAS | $2,200 | 7.59 | 3.45 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,900 | 7.17 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,000 | 10.15 | 1.69 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 9.95 | 1.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,700 | 9.60 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,400 | 6.59 | 2.75 |
| Jon Berti | MIA | $3,300 | 8.78 | 2.66 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,300 | 8.76 | 2.66 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,600 | 6.13 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 10.09 | 1.68 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $4,500 | 10.02 | 2.23 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.20 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.59 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,100 | 7.84 | 2.53 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $2,900 | 7.14 | 2.46 |
| Tommy La Stella | SEA | $2,200 | 5.25 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $4,000 | 12.08 | 3.02 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,800 | 11.06 | 1.91 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,500 | 10.47 | 1.90 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $6,200 | 10.33 | 1.67 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.32 | 1.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,500 | 10.26 | 1.58 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,700 | 10.25 | 1.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,900 | 10.06 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 9.03 | 3.35 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,000 | 6.53 | 3.26 |
| Kyle Garlick | MIN | $2,300 | 7.44 | 3.23 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,600 | 8.18 | 3.15 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 6.56 | 3.13 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.07 |
| James Outman | LAD | $4,000 | 12.08 | 3.02 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,000 | 5.98 | 2.99 |
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.