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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $6,800 | 17.23 | 2.53 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $10,300 | 17.16 | 1.67 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,300 | 16.88 | 1.64 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $8,300 | 15.41 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $6,800 | 17.23 | 2.53 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $5,400 | 11.56 | 2.14 |
| Roansy Contreras | PIT | $6,400 | 13.27 | 2.07 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $8,300 | 15.41 | 1.86 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,900 | 8.25 | 1.40 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,700 | 7.61 | 1.62 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $3,800 | 7.31 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| Tomás Nido | NYM | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 5.36 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 10.67 | 1.94 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,800 | 10.17 | 1.75 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,900 | 8.25 | 1.40 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,300 | 8.05 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 7.68 | 3.20 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| Eric Hosmer | CHC | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.30 | 2.29 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,500 | 8.93 | 1.62 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,600 | 8.39 | 1.82 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,600 | 7.92 | 3.05 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,500 | 10.30 | 2.29 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,800 | 6.07 | 2.17 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,900 | 8.25 | 2.12 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 10.16 | 1.61 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $2,000 | 9.41 | 4.70 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $5,700 | 8.99 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $2,000 | 9.41 | 4.70 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,400 | 8.09 | 2.38 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 6.51 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 10.12 | 1.81 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 9.35 | 1.91 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.98 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,000 | 8.05 | 2.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 10.47 | 2.62 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $6,000 | 10.02 | 1.67 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,100 | 9.81 | 2.39 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $5,100 | 9.62 | 1.89 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,400 | 9.52 | 1.76 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,700 | 9.28 | 1.97 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,100 | 9.14 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,900 | 8.80 | 3.03 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 8.64 | 2.98 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,100 | 6.04 | 2.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 10.47 | 2.62 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Mark Canha | NYM | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.45 |
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.