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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,800 | 26.75 | 2.48 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $12,000 | 24.12 | 2.01 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $9,600 | 18.83 | 1.96 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,300 | 18.14 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,800 | 26.75 | 2.48 |
| Joey Lucchesi | NYM | $5,400 | 12.40 | 2.30 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $8,300 | 18.14 | 2.19 |
| Tyler Wells | BAL | $6,200 | 13.33 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.35 | 1.70 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,500 | 8.35 | 1.86 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,900 | 8.20 | 1.67 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,600 | 8.19 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.95 |
| Joey Bart | SF | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $5,000 | 9.59 | 1.92 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,400 | 9.57 | 1.02 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 9.56 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,500 | 8.06 | 3.22 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.95 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.58 | 1.86 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $7,400 | 9.34 | 1.26 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,300 | 9.25 | 1.75 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,100 | 9.05 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,100 | 7.65 | 3.64 |
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,000 | 6.74 | 3.37 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,000 | 6.83 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,200 | 9.48 | 1.82 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,800 | 9.42 | 1.62 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 9.00 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,400 | 5.66 | 2.36 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $3,400 | 6.95 | 2.04 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 9.96 | 1.66 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,100 | 9.92 | 1.95 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $8,600 | 9.42 | 1.09 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $4,700 | 8.94 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,400 | 7.01 | 2.92 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,200 | 5.93 | 2.69 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,900 | 7.64 | 2.64 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 10.86 | 1.72 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,900 | 10.59 | 1.80 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.35 | 1.59 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,000 | 10.11 | 1.69 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.01 | 1.56 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,600 | 10.00 | 1.79 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 9.63 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.31 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,100 | 6.34 | 3.02 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,800 | 8.32 | 2.97 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,100 | 6.19 | 2.95 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,000 | 8.37 | 2.79 |
| Oscar Colás | CWS | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.76 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,600 | 7.04 | 2.71 |
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.