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 | $11,100 | 26.11 | 2.35 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,200 | 25.90 | 2.31 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,000 | 21.75 | 2.17 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $10,000 | 21.14 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Wright | ATL | $6,600 | 17.87 | 2.71 |
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $5,300 | 13.07 | 2.47 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,100 | 26.11 | 2.35 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,200 | 25.90 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,200 | 9.12 | 1.75 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,200 | 8.37 | 1.99 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 7.98 | 1.57 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,300 | 7.30 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,200 | 5.69 | 2.59 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WAS | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,900 | 10.27 | 1.74 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.55 | 1.87 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $6,100 | 9.23 | 1.51 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $3,700 | 9.19 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | SD | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Trey Mancini | CHC | $2,400 | 7.26 | 3.02 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 6.64 | 2.89 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.04 | 1.67 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,500 | 8.94 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,000 | 6.31 | 3.16 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 7.39 | 2.96 |
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,800 | 7.98 | 2.85 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,800 | 6.18 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,200 | 9.57 | 1.84 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,400 | 9.30 | 2.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 9.26 | 1.75 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 9.08 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 6.13 | 2.56 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 9.08 | 2.39 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,400 | 5.71 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 9.29 | 1.66 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $4,300 | 8.29 | 1.93 |
| DJ LeMahieu | NYY | $3,700 | 7.83 | 2.12 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 7.81 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 7.81 | 2.69 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,300 | 5.90 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $4,200 | 10.97 | 2.61 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 10.85 | 1.62 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 10.58 | 1.68 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.21 | 1.62 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,800 | 9.99 | 1.72 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,400 | 9.97 | 1.56 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $6,100 | 9.77 | 1.60 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $4,800 | 9.70 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 7.50 | 3.41 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,300 | 7.53 | 3.28 |
| Victor Robles | WAS | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,100 | 6.69 | 3.18 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,500 | 7.31 | 2.92 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,300 | 6.67 | 2.90 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.87 |
| Nelson Velázquez | CHC | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.84 |
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.