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 | $11,500 | 43.57 | 3.79 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,400 | 43.11 | 4.15 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $10,600 | 38.10 | 3.59 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,000 | 36.30 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $10,400 | 43.11 | 4.15 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,800 | 27.51 | 4.05 |
| Ross Stripling | SF | $5,700 | 22.26 | 3.91 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $8,600 | 32.82 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 14.07 | 4.02 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,900 | 13.85 | 3.55 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,000 | 13.41 | 3.35 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.78 | 3.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 12.14 | 4.34 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.50 | 4.20 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 10.58 | 4.07 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 14.07 | 4.02 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,400 | 12.81 | 2.91 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,000 | 12.62 | 3.15 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,500 | 12.26 | 3.50 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 11.82 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,800 | 10.73 | 3.83 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,500 | 9.57 | 3.83 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,100 | 11.69 | 3.77 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $3,000 | 11.12 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 12.41 | 3.36 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 11.88 | 3.83 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,100 | 11.84 | 2.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 11.48 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 11.38 | 4.06 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,800 | 11.10 | 3.96 |
| Terrin Vavra | BAL | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $2,000 | 7.75 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 12.23 | 3.14 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 11.58 | 3.41 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.36 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,400 | 9.55 | 3.98 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.92 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.45 | 3.68 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 15.09 | 3.28 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,900 | 13.84 | 3.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.66 | 3.18 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 13.62 | 3.78 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,200 | 13.54 | 4.23 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 13.21 | 3.78 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,800 | 13.10 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,000 | 9.78 | 4.89 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 11.12 | 4.63 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.65 | 4.36 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $3,200 | 13.54 | 4.23 |
| Pablo Reyes | BOS | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,000 | 12.03 | 4.01 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
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.