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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $11,000 | 26.46 | 2.41 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,700 | 25.59 | 2.64 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,700 | 22.66 | 2.12 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,000 | 20.66 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,700 | 25.59 | 2.64 |
| Jacob deGrom | TEX | $11,000 | 26.46 | 2.41 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $6,400 | 15.42 | 2.41 |
| Drey Jameson | ARI | $7,300 | 17.21 | 2.36 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,700 | 8.86 | 2.40 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 8.55 | 1.53 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,600 | 8.27 | 0.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,000 | 6.48 | 3.24 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.03 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,100 | 6.23 | 2.97 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $9,600 | 10.76 | 1.12 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $6,100 | 10.03 | 1.64 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $4,200 | 9.84 | 2.34 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 9.53 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Torrens | CHC | $2,000 | 6.48 | 3.24 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.03 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,100 | 6.23 | 2.97 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.36 | 1.79 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.17 | 2.16 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,300 | 9.06 | 2.11 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,300 | 8.96 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,400 | 7.31 | 3.05 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $3,200 | 8.17 | 2.55 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,700 | 6.51 | 2.41 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,700 | 9.73 | 2.07 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,200 | 9.47 | 1.82 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,700 | 9.29 | 1.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,600 | 9.29 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Berti | MIA | $3,000 | 8.37 | 2.79 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,000 | 5.27 | 2.64 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Jose Barrero | CIN | $2,400 | 6.01 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 10.33 | 1.72 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 10.00 | 1.96 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $4,800 | 9.36 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,000 | 7.73 | 2.58 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,300 | 8.26 | 2.50 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $4,300 | 11.72 | 2.73 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.32 | 1.74 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,300 | 10.77 | 2.03 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.66 | 1.81 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 10.59 | 1.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,400 | 10.52 | 1.64 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,300 | 10.42 | 1.65 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,400 | 10.22 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,200 | 7.07 | 3.21 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,400 | 7.53 | 3.14 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 8.84 | 3.05 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,100 | 6.23 | 2.96 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 6.50 | 2.96 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 5.76 | 2.88 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,200 | 6.33 | 2.88 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
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.