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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $9,800 | 47.29 | 4.83 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,400 | 42.53 | 3.73 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,500 | 39.63 | 3.77 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,800 | 39.54 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $9,800 | 47.29 | 4.83 |
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $7,000 | 27.56 | 3.94 |
| Rich Hill | PIT | $7,300 | 28.44 | 3.90 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,000 | 38.17 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,400 | 14.60 | 3.32 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 12.52 | 2.91 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.28 | 3.41 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,800 | 12.25 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,100 | 8.93 | 4.25 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,000 | 7.77 | 3.89 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,800 | 10.82 | 3.87 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 9.89 | 3.80 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 15.27 | 4.02 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.44 | 3.19 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 12.12 | 3.27 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,000 | 11.72 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 15.27 | 4.02 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $3,000 | 11.66 | 3.89 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,200 | 8.37 | 3.80 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,700 | 9.82 | 3.64 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,200 | 13.04 | 3.10 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 12.23 | 3.49 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.15 | 3.37 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 11.72 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 8.04 | 3.83 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 10.20 | 3.64 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 10.19 | 3.51 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 12.23 | 3.49 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,400 | 12.37 | 2.81 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,500 | 12.33 | 2.74 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $4,300 | 12.29 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,000 | 9.37 | 4.68 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,000 | 8.01 | 4.00 |
| David Villar | SF | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 14.10 | 3.13 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 13.79 | 3.21 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.65 | 4.01 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,400 | 13.44 | 3.95 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.42 | 3.36 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.39 | 3.27 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.28 | 2.89 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,000 | 13.00 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,400 | 10.91 | 4.55 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 10.70 | 4.46 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,800 | 12.19 | 4.35 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 10.87 | 4.18 |
| Nate Eaton | KC | $2,100 | 8.53 | 4.06 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 9.65 | 4.02 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.65 | 4.01 |
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.