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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,000 | 25.58 | 2.13 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,200 | 23.98 | 2.35 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 20.81 | 1.81 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,100 | 20.71 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $7,400 | 17.79 | 2.40 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,200 | 23.98 | 2.35 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $7,900 | 17.96 | 2.27 |
| Peyton Battenfield | CLE | $6,000 | 13.21 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,700 | 9.29 | 1.98 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 8.93 | 1.82 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 8.91 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $2,800 | 7.38 | 2.64 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 7.11 | 2.63 |
| Christian Vázquez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 10.58 | 2.16 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,400 | 10.48 | 2.38 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,900 | 10.17 | 1.72 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,600 | 9.61 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,400 | 7.88 | 3.28 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.83 | 3.27 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,100 | 6.63 | 3.16 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.71 | 1.80 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,800 | 9.60 | 1.66 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 9.05 | 1.89 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 7.97 | 3.07 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.34 | 2.76 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,200 | 5.73 | 2.61 |
| Harold Castro | COL | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,500 | 9.54 | 1.73 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,800 | 9.16 | 1.58 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,700 | 9.02 | 2.44 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,700 | 8.98 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,200 | 6.72 | 3.05 |
| Pablo Reyes | BOS | $2,200 | 6.57 | 2.99 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,100 | 6.14 | 2.92 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,000 | 5.77 | 2.88 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | CIN | $4,600 | 9.97 | 2.17 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 8.99 | 1.80 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,600 | 8.78 | 1.91 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,800 | 8.58 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,800 | 8.58 | 3.06 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,700 | 7.88 | 2.92 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,400 | 6.97 | 2.90 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 11.55 | 1.86 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 11.40 | 1.90 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,800 | 10.29 | 2.71 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $4,000 | 10.23 | 2.56 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 10.20 | 1.79 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 10.12 | 1.71 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.12 | 1.66 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,800 | 9.99 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,000 | 6.83 | 3.42 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,000 | 6.62 | 3.31 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,100 | 6.65 | 3.17 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,800 | 8.84 | 3.16 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 9.11 | 3.14 |
| Nick Gordon | MIN | $2,000 | 6.07 | 3.04 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 7.24 | 3.02 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 8.39 | 3.00 |
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.