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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $10,900 | 25.97 | 2.38 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,400 | 24.66 | 2.16 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,300 | 22.31 | 2.17 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,500 | 22.19 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $5,500 | 15.21 | 2.77 |
| Kyle Wright | ATL | $6,900 | 18.87 | 2.73 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,500 | 18.56 | 2.47 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $10,900 | 25.97 | 2.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,700 | 10.17 | 2.16 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.23 | 1.68 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.17 | 1.83 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 7.95 | 3.46 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,700 | 10.27 | 2.19 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,700 | 10.17 | 2.16 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $4,700 | 9.67 | 2.06 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $5,000 | 9.39 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 7.95 | 3.46 |
| Yuli Gurriel | MIA | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
| Eric Hosmer | CHC | $2,200 | 6.22 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 11.14 | 1.99 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,300 | 9.77 | 1.84 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.64 | 1.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,400 | 9.12 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 7.19 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,700 | 7.28 | 2.70 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,000 | 7.14 | 2.38 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $6,000 | 10.44 | 1.74 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,400 | 9.73 | 2.21 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,000 | 9.59 | 1.92 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,900 | 9.54 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,400 | 7.54 | 3.14 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,200 | 6.42 | 2.92 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 7.28 | 2.51 |
| Jose Barrero | CIN | $2,300 | 5.42 | 2.35 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.77 | 1.75 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,800 | 9.67 | 1.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.08 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.87 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 7.91 | 2.73 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,800 | 7.42 | 2.65 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.59 | 1.78 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 10.99 | 2.00 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,400 | 10.57 | 1.96 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,800 | 10.52 | 2.19 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,300 | 10.39 | 2.42 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.27 | 1.63 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 10.17 | 2.68 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,400 | 10.13 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,500 | 9.02 | 3.61 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,000 | 7.09 | 3.54 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,400 | 7.93 | 3.30 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,100 | 6.86 | 3.27 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 7.17 | 3.26 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 6.98 | 3.17 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,700 | 8.52 | 3.16 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,000 | 5.93 | 2.96 |
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.