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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,500 | 44.38 | 3.86 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,800 | 44.32 | 4.10 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,300 | 37.64 | 3.33 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,300 | 36.50 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,200 | 35.65 | 4.35 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,800 | 44.32 | 4.10 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,500 | 44.38 | 3.86 |
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $7,700 | 28.25 | 3.67 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 15.06 | 3.76 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 14.02 | 3.89 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 13.19 | 2.93 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 13.09 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pérez | NYM | $2,000 | 8.56 | 4.28 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,800 | 11.53 | 4.12 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 9.99 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 14.16 | 3.29 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 11.54 | 3.12 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 11.37 | 3.67 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 11.35 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 9.56 | 3.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 11.37 | 3.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 11.20 | 3.61 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,500 | 8.90 | 3.56 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,900 | 13.06 | 4.50 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,200 | 12.91 | 3.07 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,600 | 12.23 | 3.40 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,300 | 12.09 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,900 | 13.06 | 4.50 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.93 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.66 | 3.81 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $2,900 | 11.02 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 14.16 | 4.42 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.92 | 3.06 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,100 | 11.62 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 14.16 | 4.42 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,800 | 11.46 | 4.09 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.08 | 3.06 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.87 | 3.47 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,600 | 13.83 | 3.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.78 | 3.28 |
| James Outman | LAD | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,100 | 13.10 | 3.20 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 12.94 | 3.32 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,800 | 12.76 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,400 | 11.26 | 4.69 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,700 | 12.36 | 4.58 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,400 | 10.80 | 4.50 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $2,800 | 12.38 | 4.42 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 10.38 | 4.33 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,000 | 12.02 | 4.01 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,000 | 11.90 | 3.97 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,500 | 9.92 | 3.97 |
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.