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 | $10,800 | 47.16 | 4.37 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 44.04 | 3.93 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,600 | 43.29 | 4.51 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,900 | 39.90 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,600 | 43.29 | 4.51 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,400 | 36.93 | 4.40 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,800 | 47.16 | 4.37 |
| Jared Shuster | ATL | $6,000 | 26.23 | 4.37 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 15.48 | 3.68 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 13.52 | 3.38 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wynns | COL | $2,000 | 8.54 | 4.27 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,300 | 13.83 | 4.19 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 12.97 | 4.18 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 10.23 | 4.09 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 14.14 | 3.45 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 11.90 | 3.72 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,500 | 11.84 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,000 | 10.24 | 5.12 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,700 | 10.20 | 3.78 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,000 | 13.05 | 4.35 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 12.55 | 3.59 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 11.86 | 3.20 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,400 | 11.41 | 4.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,400 | 11.41 | 4.76 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,000 | 13.05 | 4.35 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 8.12 | 3.87 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 11.09 | 3.82 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.18 | 3.12 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,300 | 12.05 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,000 | 12.52 | 4.17 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,700 | 10.65 | 3.94 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.20 | 3.86 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 14.92 | 3.64 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.15 | 3.08 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 13.82 | 3.84 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 13.45 | 4.20 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 13.35 | 3.11 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 13.31 | 4.59 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 13.27 | 4.58 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 13.27 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,000 | 11.18 | 5.59 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,000 | 9.20 | 4.60 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 13.31 | 4.59 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 13.27 | 4.58 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,700 | 12.21 | 4.52 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 13.45 | 4.20 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,400 | 10.04 | 4.18 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,800 | 11.62 | 4.15 |
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.