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 | $11,400 | 46.10 | 4.04 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $11,000 | 42.56 | 3.87 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,600 | 33.15 | 3.45 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,000 | 32.22 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $6,100 | 25.24 | 4.14 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $6,900 | 28.39 | 4.11 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,400 | 46.10 | 4.04 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $11,000 | 42.56 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,300 | 13.63 | 3.17 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 12.92 | 2.94 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,900 | 12.51 | 3.21 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.51 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 10.68 | 4.64 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.23 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,400 | 9.84 | 4.10 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 9.72 | 3.89 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.96 | 3.77 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,000 | 12.51 | 3.13 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 11.90 | 3.31 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 11.77 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,200 | 11.49 | 5.22 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $2,700 | 11.07 | 4.10 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $2,900 | 11.12 | 3.83 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.96 | 3.77 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 13.58 | 3.23 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 12.62 | 3.61 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 12.10 | 3.02 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,200 | 11.61 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 7.85 | 3.92 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.88 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 7.61 | 3.63 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,400 | 13.24 | 3.01 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,600 | 13.15 | 2.86 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,100 | 12.84 | 3.13 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $4,300 | 12.07 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,000 | 8.77 | 4.39 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.21 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 8.16 | 4.08 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,900 | 11.58 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 14.65 | 3.49 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.69 | 3.04 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 13.34 | 2.84 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,000 | 13.33 | 3.33 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,900 | 13.13 | 3.37 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $3,700 | 12.68 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,400 | 10.89 | 4.54 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,100 | 12.63 | 4.07 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 12.63 | 4.07 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 8.43 | 4.02 |
| AJ Pollock | SEA | $2,500 | 10.03 | 4.01 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,500 | 9.86 | 3.94 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 12.96 | 3.93 |
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.