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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,200 | 37.83 | 3.38 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,100 | 37.34 | 3.70 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,800 | 36.16 | 3.35 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,900 | 35.60 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,400 | 33.59 | 4.00 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,300 | 28.11 | 3.85 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,800 | 33.67 | 3.83 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $10,100 | 37.34 | 3.70 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 14.61 | 3.75 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,300 | 12.13 | 3.68 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 11.78 | 3.37 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,200 | 11.67 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,500 | 11.07 | 4.43 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,600 | 11.24 | 4.32 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,700 | 11.52 | 4.26 |
| Yuli Gurriel | MIA | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 14.90 | 3.63 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,900 | 14.78 | 3.79 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 13.24 | 3.31 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.16 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.06 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 12.16 | 3.92 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,900 | 14.78 | 3.79 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.78 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,900 | 13.29 | 3.41 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,000 | 12.82 | 4.27 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,500 | 12.49 | 3.57 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | BAL | $2,200 | 11.80 | 5.37 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,000 | 12.82 | 4.27 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,200 | 8.62 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 13.80 | 3.14 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 13.36 | 3.11 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 13.24 | 4.14 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $3,100 | 13.16 | 4.24 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 13.24 | 4.14 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,000 | 12.13 | 4.04 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,900 | 11.40 | 3.93 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 15.64 | 3.91 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 15.24 | 4.76 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 14.45 | 3.61 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.73 | 3.05 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 13.43 | 3.27 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,200 | 13.34 | 3.18 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,000 | 13.19 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 15.24 | 4.76 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 10.31 | 4.69 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,500 | 11.58 | 4.63 |
| Henry Ramos | CIN | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.16 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,900 | 11.67 | 4.02 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 9.56 | 3.98 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,400 | 13.37 | 3.93 |
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.