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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 39.52 | 3.59 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $11,400 | 37.77 | 3.31 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $10,500 | 36.79 | 3.50 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,800 | 36.68 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | SD | $7,600 | 31.48 | 4.14 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $7,800 | 30.97 | 3.97 |
| Spencer Turnbull | DET | $6,200 | 24.04 | 3.88 |
| Marco Gonzales | SEA | $7,600 | 29.42 | 3.87 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,500 | 14.16 | 4.05 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 13.84 | 3.38 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,500 | 13.06 | 3.73 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,400 | 13.00 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 11.18 | 4.86 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,300 | 10.96 | 4.76 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,500 | 10.44 | 4.17 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,500 | 14.16 | 4.05 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 14.44 | 3.52 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 14.01 | 4.00 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 13.04 | 3.52 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 14.01 | 4.00 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,100 | 12.02 | 3.88 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,900 | 10.50 | 3.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,700 | 9.66 | 3.58 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,000 | 12.75 | 3.19 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,600 | 12.30 | 3.42 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 12.23 | 3.71 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,800 | 12.22 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 10.83 | 3.74 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 12.23 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,700 | 9.56 | 3.54 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 7.34 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 14.05 | 3.27 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 13.82 | 4.06 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,000 | 13.10 | 3.27 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $4,200 | 12.40 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 9.36 | 4.26 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,400 | 13.82 | 4.06 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,000 | 11.29 | 3.76 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.99 | 3.48 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 15.27 | 3.82 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 14.06 | 3.35 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,400 | 13.61 | 3.09 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,000 | 13.57 | 3.39 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.50 | 3.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 13.43 | 4.20 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 13.19 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Velázquez | CHC | $2,000 | 9.52 | 4.76 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,900 | 12.88 | 4.44 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,800 | 11.92 | 4.26 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,200 | 9.27 | 4.22 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 13.43 | 4.20 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 8.81 | 4.20 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,000 | 12.54 | 4.18 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,300 | 9.55 | 4.15 |
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.