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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,800 | 32.03 | 2.71 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,400 | 19.37 | 2.06 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $9,900 | 19.00 | 1.92 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,100 | 18.04 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,800 | 32.03 | 2.71 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $6,500 | 17.29 | 2.66 |
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $6,100 | 14.31 | 2.35 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $7,300 | 16.53 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,900 | 9.22 | 1.88 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 8.93 | 2.98 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.88 | 1.64 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,300 | 8.06 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 8.93 | 2.98 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.89 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,800 | 7.64 | 2.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.92 | 1.94 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $6,000 | 9.63 | 1.61 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $6,000 | 9.58 | 1.60 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,900 | 9.55 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,100 | 6.89 | 3.28 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,000 | 8.93 | 2.98 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.89 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,800 | 7.64 | 2.73 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $9,400 | 11.32 | 1.20 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,200 | 10.51 | 2.50 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,400 | 9.37 | 2.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $8,600 | 8.75 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,200 | 7.29 | 3.31 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 8.20 | 3.28 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,600 | 7.30 | 2.81 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $8,800 | 9.22 | 1.05 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,600 | 9.09 | 1.62 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 9.05 | 1.48 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 8.97 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 6.79 | 2.71 |
| Kevin Smith | OAK | $2,100 | 5.47 | 2.60 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,200 | 5.45 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,600 | 9.76 | 1.74 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,100 | 9.75 | 1.60 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $7,800 | 9.61 | 1.23 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.23 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,300 | 6.83 | 2.97 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,200 | 7.45 | 2.33 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $2,600 | 6.00 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 11.08 | 1.88 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $9,200 | 11.06 | 1.20 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.75 | 1.65 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 10.34 | 1.81 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,800 | 10.16 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,000 | 10.12 | 1.12 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,200 | 9.91 | 1.91 |
| James Outman | LAD | $4,000 | 9.90 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,200 | 8.27 | 3.76 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,800 | 9.41 | 3.36 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 6.65 | 3.02 |
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.95 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,300 | 6.71 | 2.92 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,800 | 7.94 | 2.84 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 5.96 | 2.84 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
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.