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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $11,300 | 39.11 | 3.46 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 38.36 | 3.49 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $9,600 | 36.63 | 3.82 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,000 | 34.54 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | KC | $7,300 | 31.77 | 4.35 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,000 | 34.54 | 3.84 |
| Marco Gonzales | SEA | $7,600 | 29.10 | 3.83 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $7,800 | 29.84 | 3.83 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.36 | 3.26 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,700 | 13.71 | 3.71 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 13.65 | 3.41 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.25 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,400 | 11.57 | 4.82 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.20 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,100 | 13.85 | 3.38 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 13.73 | 4.04 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 11.82 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,400 | 13.73 | 4.04 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,500 | 13.02 | 3.72 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,800 | 10.27 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 13.40 | 3.19 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,200 | 12.22 | 2.91 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,100 | 12.21 | 2.98 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.19 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,600 | 10.72 | 4.12 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.72 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,500 | 9.14 | 3.66 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 13.06 | 2.97 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,600 | 12.56 | 2.73 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $3,600 | 12.20 | 3.39 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,100 | 12.11 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,300 | 9.97 | 4.33 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 11.57 | 3.99 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,100 | 12.11 | 3.91 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,300 | 14.32 | 3.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.08 | 3.13 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.05 | 3.27 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,800 | 13.84 | 3.64 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,400 | 13.58 | 3.09 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 13.29 | 2.83 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 13.12 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,100 | 9.43 | 4.49 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,000 | 8.92 | 4.46 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,300 | 10.06 | 4.37 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,400 | 10.41 | 4.34 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 9.41 | 4.28 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.26 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,600 | 11.05 | 4.25 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,700 | 11.36 | 4.21 |
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.