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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,900 | 26.06 | 2.63 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,300 | 21.27 | 2.06 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,500 | 19.08 | 2.01 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,200 | 19.05 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $9,900 | 26.06 | 2.63 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,100 | 17.63 | 2.18 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,700 | 18.97 | 2.18 |
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $9,200 | 19.05 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.09 | 2.89 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,500 | 7.70 | 2.20 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.09 | 2.89 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,000 | 5.17 | 2.58 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,100 | 7.06 | 2.28 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,800 | 10.12 | 1.74 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $4,100 | 9.64 | 2.35 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.87 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,600 | 7.63 | 2.93 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 7.25 | 2.90 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.09 | 2.89 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,000 | 8.30 | 2.77 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 11.64 | 2.08 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,100 | 9.13 | 1.79 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 8.74 | 1.68 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,800 | 8.24 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,100 | 6.49 | 3.09 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,700 | 7.42 | 2.75 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,000 | 6.60 | 2.20 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 11.64 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,500 | 10.10 | 1.84 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,300 | 10.01 | 1.89 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,300 | 9.60 | 4.17 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 8.82 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,300 | 9.60 | 4.17 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,000 | 5.85 | 2.93 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,100 | 8.58 | 2.77 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 4.46 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,400 | 9.45 | 2.15 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.11 | 1.75 |
| Hanser Alberto | CWS | $2,700 | 7.82 | 2.90 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $4,100 | 7.70 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanser Alberto | CWS | $2,700 | 7.82 | 2.90 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,400 | 9.45 | 2.15 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,400 | 6.87 | 2.02 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,300 | 11.46 | 2.16 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 10.14 | 1.66 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.06 | 1.62 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,900 | 9.65 | 1.64 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,600 | 9.55 | 1.71 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $4,000 | 9.39 | 2.35 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,500 | 9.07 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,300 | 6.83 | 2.97 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,700 | 7.89 | 2.92 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $3,100 | 8.88 | 2.86 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,400 | 6.75 | 2.81 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Jackie Bradley Jr. | KC | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
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.