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 | $11,500 | 44.86 | 3.90 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,600 | 44.62 | 3.85 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,300 | 38.97 | 3.45 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $11,000 | 37.45 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,500 | 44.86 | 3.90 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,600 | 44.62 | 3.85 |
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $6,400 | 24.28 | 3.79 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,500 | 32.12 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.51 | 3.58 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 12.37 | 2.95 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,600 | 12.21 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,700 | 11.16 | 4.13 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,400 | 13.64 | 4.01 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,000 | 7.66 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 13.38 | 3.26 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,900 | 12.84 | 3.29 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,700 | 12.13 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,400 | 10.53 | 4.39 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,200 | 9.62 | 4.37 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.62 | 3.94 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,000 | 7.52 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 12.42 | 3.27 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,900 | 12.20 | 3.13 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 11.88 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 11.88 | 4.24 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Vaughn Grissom | ATL | $2,400 | 8.81 | 3.67 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,500 | 8.75 | 3.50 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 12.26 | 3.72 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 11.03 | 3.94 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 10.47 | 3.61 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,800 | 10.23 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 9.04 | 4.11 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 11.03 | 3.94 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 12.26 | 3.72 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,800 | 10.23 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Outman | LAD | $3,500 | 14.50 | 4.14 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,800 | 14.23 | 3.75 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 13.89 | 3.02 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 13.54 | 3.22 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,400 | 13.11 | 2.98 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,800 | 12.90 | 3.39 |
| Hunter Renfroe | LAA | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 9.85 | 4.48 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,100 | 9.38 | 4.47 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $2,900 | 12.55 | 4.33 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,000 | 12.42 | 4.14 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,500 | 14.50 | 4.14 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 11.56 | 3.99 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,200 | 8.69 | 3.95 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,700 | 10.36 | 3.84 |
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.