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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,800 | 23.97 | 2.22 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,200 | 21.31 | 2.60 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,200 | 20.97 | 2.56 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,700 | 20.21 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,200 | 21.31 | 2.60 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,200 | 20.97 | 2.56 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $6,000 | 15.24 | 2.54 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $8,600 | 19.77 | 2.30 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 9.38 | 1.88 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,900 | 9.35 | 2.40 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,300 | 8.94 | 2.08 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 8.88 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 7.19 | 2.99 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,400 | 6.67 | 2.78 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 6.32 | 2.75 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,100 | 5.56 | 2.65 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 10.24 | 2.05 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,300 | 9.87 | 1.86 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,800 | 9.85 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 7.19 | 2.99 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.03 | 2.97 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,700 | 7.99 | 2.96 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,100 | 5.92 | 2.82 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.56 | 1.85 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.76 | 1.81 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,600 | 9.67 | 2.10 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $9,000 | 9.31 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,600 | 7.12 | 2.74 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $3,000 | 6.43 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $5,300 | 10.24 | 1.93 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,800 | 9.74 | 1.68 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,100 | 9.71 | 2.37 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 9.12 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,700 | 7.63 | 2.83 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,100 | 9.71 | 2.37 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,300 | 10.44 | 1.97 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 10.07 | 2.65 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 9.04 | 1.59 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,600 | 8.64 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 10.07 | 2.65 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.60 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.84 | 1.79 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,900 | 11.21 | 2.29 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 11.03 | 2.08 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,200 | 10.43 | 1.68 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,700 | 10.25 | 2.77 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,700 | 10.20 | 1.79 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 10.03 | 1.79 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,200 | 10.01 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,200 | 7.53 | 3.42 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,400 | 8.00 | 3.33 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,000 | 6.34 | 3.17 |
| Dalton Guthrie | PHI | $2,000 | 6.31 | 3.15 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 6.19 | 3.09 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,700 | 8.16 | 3.02 |
| Sam Hilliard | ATL | $2,600 | 7.81 | 3.01 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,700 | 8.07 | 2.99 |
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.