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 | 42.55 | 3.83 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,400 | 40.21 | 3.53 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,800 | 39.73 | 3.68 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $10,500 | 39.24 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $9,600 | 38.78 | 4.04 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $7,100 | 28.64 | 4.03 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,200 | 32.79 | 4.00 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $7,300 | 28.37 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,000 | 13.68 | 3.42 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 13.47 | 3.74 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 12.60 | 3.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 10.53 | 4.58 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,700 | 11.93 | 4.42 |
| Matt Carpenter | SD | $2,600 | 11.46 | 4.41 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $2,900 | 12.31 | 4.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 14.89 | 3.92 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.36 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.56 | 3.39 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.04 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $2,900 | 12.66 | 4.36 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 14.89 | 3.92 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,300 | 8.86 | 3.85 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,500 | 9.40 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 13.50 | 3.38 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 12.52 | 4.47 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.45 | 3.46 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,300 | 12.42 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,800 | 12.52 | 4.47 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,000 | 12.33 | 4.11 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,500 | 10.08 | 4.03 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 7.89 | 3.94 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,300 | 13.75 | 3.20 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,600 | 12.88 | 3.58 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,200 | 12.82 | 3.05 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 12.21 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 9.12 | 4.56 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,600 | 11.10 | 4.27 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.45 | 4.09 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.93 | 3.25 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 14.29 | 3.57 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,500 | 13.96 | 3.99 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,000 | 13.74 | 3.44 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 13.62 | 3.49 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 13.59 | 3.24 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,300 | 13.38 | 4.05 |
| Alex Verdugo | BOS | $3,600 | 13.16 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,000 | 12.57 | 6.29 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,000 | 11.04 | 5.52 |
| Starling Marte | NYM | $2,600 | 11.45 | 4.40 |
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,100 | 9.16 | 4.36 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 9.42 | 4.28 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.26 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,100 | 13.06 | 4.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,100 | 13.05 | 4.21 |
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.