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 | $12,000 | 23.97 | 2.00 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 22.99 | 2.15 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,800 | 18.36 | 2.09 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,500 | 18.01 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 22.99 | 2.15 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,500 | 18.01 | 2.12 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,800 | 18.36 | 2.09 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $7,800 | 15.71 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 9.06 | 1.68 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,000 | 8.87 | 1.77 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,200 | 8.53 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | COL | $2,000 | 6.88 | 3.44 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.54 | 2.69 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 7.09 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 11.04 | 2.16 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $6,100 | 10.07 | 1.65 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,700 | 9.49 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,200 | 8.06 | 3.66 |
| Austin Wynns | COL | $2,000 | 6.88 | 3.44 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,400 | 7.83 | 3.26 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,900 | 8.64 | 2.98 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.22 | 1.79 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,600 | 10.22 | 1.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,700 | 7.87 | 2.91 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.41 | 2.79 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,500 | 6.86 | 2.74 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,300 | 9.60 | 1.81 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,600 | 9.14 | 1.63 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,300 | 8.81 | 2.05 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,000 | 8.79 | 2.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,000 | 6.18 | 3.09 |
| Pablo Reyes | BOS | $2,200 | 6.50 | 2.95 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,000 | 8.79 | 2.93 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 8.19 | 2.82 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 8.95 | 1.66 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,500 | 8.75 | 1.94 |
| Nick Senzel | CIN | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.94 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 8.51 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,600 | 6.40 | 2.46 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,300 | 5.38 | 2.34 |
| Nick Senzel | CIN | $4,500 | 8.71 | 1.94 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 11.50 | 1.83 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,200 | 11.11 | 2.64 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.81 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,700 | 10.27 | 2.18 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 10.25 | 1.65 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $9,600 | 10.08 | 1.05 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,200 | 10.00 | 1.92 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $9,200 | 9.88 | 1.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,400 | 8.70 | 3.62 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,000 | 7.07 | 3.53 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 9.51 | 3.28 |
| Nick Gordon | MIN | $2,100 | 6.87 | 3.27 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,600 | 8.48 | 3.26 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 7.42 | 3.09 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.03 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
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.