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 | $11,600 | 24.80 | 2.14 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 21.55 | 2.01 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $12,200 | 20.70 | 1.70 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 19.98 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $7,100 | 15.23 | 2.14 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,600 | 24.80 | 2.14 |
| Luis Ortiz | PIT | $6,300 | 13.40 | 2.13 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $8,300 | 17.71 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,100 | 9.81 | 1.92 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,400 | 8.62 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,000 | 6.70 | 3.35 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $2,100 | 6.04 | 2.88 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,000 | 5.73 | 2.87 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $6,100 | 11.09 | 1.82 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,900 | 10.43 | 2.13 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,700 | 10.18 | 2.17 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,100 | 9.81 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,200 | 8.26 | 3.76 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,000 | 6.70 | 3.35 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 10.49 | 1.78 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,900 | 9.51 | 1.94 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 8.90 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,400 | 7.69 | 3.21 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,900 | 8.24 | 2.84 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,700 | 7.51 | 2.78 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,200 | 9.88 | 1.90 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 9.65 | 1.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $6,000 | 9.38 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,200 | 8.85 | 2.77 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,200 | 9.28 | 2.21 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.25 | 1.60 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.17 | 1.83 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanser Alberto | CWS | $2,600 | 7.78 | 2.99 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,100 | 7.74 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 11.40 | 1.90 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.75 | 1.65 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 10.70 | 1.98 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,300 | 10.45 | 2.43 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,800 | 10.42 | 1.80 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,100 | 10.23 | 1.68 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 10.11 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,700 | 9.62 | 3.56 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 8.86 | 3.28 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,100 | 6.45 | 3.07 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,500 | 7.68 | 3.07 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 6.72 | 3.05 |
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.02 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,500 | 7.54 | 3.02 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 6.93 | 3.01 |
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.