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 | $11,100 | 41.56 | 3.74 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 40.73 | 3.81 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,700 | 34.42 | 3.55 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,400 | 34.12 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 40.73 | 3.81 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,100 | 41.56 | 3.74 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,700 | 34.42 | 3.55 |
| Alex Wood | SF | $7,000 | 24.80 | 3.54 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,800 | 14.47 | 3.81 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,100 | 13.22 | 3.22 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,300 | 12.58 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.64 | 4.25 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 11.83 | 4.23 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,100 | 12.39 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 13.49 | 3.14 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,100 | 13.40 | 3.27 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 12.61 | 3.82 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,800 | 10.63 | 3.80 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $2,800 | 10.61 | 3.79 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 12.41 | 3.55 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,800 | 11.95 | 3.15 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 11.62 | 3.42 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.47 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.47 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 9.80 | 3.92 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 10.96 | 3.91 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.32 | 3.90 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,900 | 12.06 | 4.16 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 11.90 | 3.13 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,000 | 11.60 | 2.90 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,900 | 12.06 | 4.16 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 11.30 | 3.90 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 10.72 | 3.83 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.97 | 3.26 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,400 | 14.91 | 4.38 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,800 | 13.86 | 3.65 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,100 | 13.60 | 4.39 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,800 | 13.39 | 3.52 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.22 | 3.00 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,300 | 13.14 | 3.98 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,800 | 12.86 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,000 | 9.70 | 4.85 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,100 | 13.60 | 4.39 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,400 | 14.91 | 4.38 |
| Pablo Reyes | BOS | $2,000 | 8.18 | 4.09 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,400 | 9.63 | 4.01 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,400 | 9.60 | 4.00 |
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.