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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $11,000 | 41.46 | 3.77 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $11,500 | 36.60 | 3.18 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $9,400 | 36.19 | 3.85 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $10,500 | 36.08 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,800 | 33.98 | 3.86 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $9,400 | 36.19 | 3.85 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $11,000 | 41.46 | 3.77 |
| Ken Waldichuk | OAK | $6,500 | 24.29 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.70 | 3.63 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $3,100 | 12.14 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 10.60 | 4.08 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 9.98 | 3.99 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $3,100 | 12.14 | 3.92 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 15.01 | 3.75 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,900 | 14.78 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.60 | 3.49 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,200 | 8.91 | 4.05 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,600 | 9.92 | 3.81 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,900 | 14.78 | 3.79 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 15.01 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 12.69 | 4.09 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,000 | 12.52 | 3.13 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,300 | 12.08 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 12.69 | 4.09 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,200 | 8.86 | 4.03 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,300 | 13.24 | 4.01 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,900 | 11.42 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 14.04 | 3.19 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,100 | 13.68 | 3.34 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,300 | 13.35 | 3.10 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 13.25 | 3.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,400 | 11.19 | 4.66 |
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,400 | 10.25 | 4.27 |
| Edwin Ríos | CHC | $2,300 | 9.56 | 4.16 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.22 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,400 | 15.27 | 3.47 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,100 | 15.24 | 3.72 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,100 | 14.00 | 3.42 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,000 | 13.85 | 3.46 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $3,800 | 13.83 | 3.64 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.80 | 3.07 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,200 | 13.74 | 3.27 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,300 | 13.71 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| Taylor Trammell | SEA | $2,000 | 8.61 | 4.30 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,200 | 13.32 | 4.16 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,300 | 13.71 | 4.16 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 10.78 | 4.15 |
| Adam Haseley | CWS | $2,000 | 8.01 | 4.01 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,500 | 9.88 | 3.95 |
| Henry Ramos | CIN | $2,500 | 9.85 | 3.94 |
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.