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 | $10,800 | 43.11 | 3.99 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,000 | 36.02 | 3.60 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,700 | 35.66 | 3.68 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $11,000 | 34.77 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $7,400 | 34.08 | 4.61 |
| José Suarez | LAA | $6,500 | 26.66 | 4.10 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $10,800 | 43.11 | 3.99 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $7,200 | 26.89 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 13.88 | 3.47 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.66 | 3.79 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,900 | 13.00 | 3.33 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 12.99 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,000 | 9.09 | 4.55 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,300 | 10.43 | 4.54 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 10.23 | 4.45 |
| Josh Bell | CLE | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,400 | 13.73 | 4.04 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 13.67 | 4.14 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 12.32 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,300 | 13.67 | 4.14 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,500 | 10.24 | 4.10 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,400 | 13.73 | 4.04 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $3,300 | 12.78 | 3.87 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,200 | 13.24 | 3.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,100 | 12.99 | 3.17 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,300 | 12.29 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.68 | 4.03 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.92 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,400 | 8.95 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $3,300 | 13.42 | 4.07 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 13.31 | 3.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.48 | 3.47 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,500 | 12.36 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,300 | 10.71 | 4.66 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 8.37 | 4.19 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $3,300 | 13.42 | 4.07 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 11.75 | 4.05 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $3,200 | 16.09 | 5.03 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,400 | 14.41 | 3.27 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.05 | 3.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 13.78 | 3.21 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,400 | 13.71 | 4.03 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.70 | 3.11 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,200 | 13.58 | 4.24 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.55 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $3,200 | 16.09 | 5.03 |
| Kyle Garlick | MIN | $2,000 | 9.75 | 4.88 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 12.02 | 4.45 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,700 | 11.92 | 4.42 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,200 | 9.71 | 4.41 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,400 | 10.39 | 4.33 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,300 | 9.96 | 4.33 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 10.69 | 4.27 |
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.