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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 45.04 | 3.92 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 42.80 | 3.89 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $9,900 | 41.33 | 4.17 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $10,400 | 31.67 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,400 | 31.02 | 4.19 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $9,900 | 41.33 | 4.17 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 45.04 | 3.92 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 42.80 | 3.89 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,600 | 12.91 | 3.59 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.78 | 3.55 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 12.49 | 3.67 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 12.47 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.36 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,200 | 8.96 | 4.07 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,000 | 11.84 | 3.95 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,000 | 11.65 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 14.80 | 3.70 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.80 | 4.13 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,500 | 12.20 | 3.49 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 11.32 | 4.35 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.80 | 4.13 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 10.25 | 3.94 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,200 | 11.88 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 12.48 | 3.56 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,800 | 12.37 | 4.42 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,900 | 12.26 | 3.14 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,400 | 11.80 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,800 | 12.37 | 4.42 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,100 | 9.20 | 4.38 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 11.23 | 4.16 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,200 | 9.10 | 4.14 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,800 | 13.55 | 3.57 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,100 | 12.90 | 3.15 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 12.70 | 3.02 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,600 | 10.94 | 4.21 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,500 | 10.34 | 4.14 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $2,700 | 11.03 | 4.08 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,000 | 8.02 | 4.01 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,700 | 15.32 | 4.14 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.20 | 3.09 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,700 | 13.96 | 3.77 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,500 | 13.91 | 3.97 |
| Alex Verdugo | BOS | $3,600 | 13.64 | 3.79 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,000 | 13.52 | 3.38 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,200 | 13.32 | 3.17 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.09 | 2.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 10.71 | 4.87 |
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,200 | 9.84 | 4.47 |
| Randal Grichuk | COL | $2,500 | 11.13 | 4.45 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 12.09 | 4.32 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,700 | 11.56 | 4.28 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 9.79 | 4.26 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 10.01 | 4.17 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,700 | 15.32 | 4.14 |
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.