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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,900 | 25.80 | 2.37 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,000 | 22.46 | 2.04 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 22.15 | 2.09 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $10,100 | 21.24 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,900 | 25.80 | 2.37 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,200 | 21.02 | 2.29 |
| Zack Greinke | KC | $5,700 | 12.52 | 2.20 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,100 | 17.70 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 9.14 | 1.69 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $5,100 | 8.90 | 1.75 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 8.60 | 1.79 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,400 | 8.30 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.60 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 7.31 | 3.18 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 7.55 | 2.80 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,400 | 11.86 | 2.20 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,900 | 11.05 | 1.87 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $5,100 | 9.65 | 1.89 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,400 | 9.35 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 8.27 | 3.60 |
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,100 | 6.79 | 3.23 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 7.31 | 3.18 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,100 | 6.37 | 3.04 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.39 | 1.79 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,600 | 9.18 | 1.64 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.06 | 1.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $5,100 | 8.71 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,300 | 6.52 | 2.84 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,900 | 7.39 | 2.55 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,800 | 7.11 | 2.54 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $3,300 | 8.10 | 2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 10.55 | 3.20 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 10.14 | 1.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,400 | 9.70 | 1.80 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,100 | 8.95 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,300 | 10.55 | 3.20 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,700 | 6.96 | 2.58 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,000 | 10.02 | 2.00 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,800 | 8.96 | 1.87 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 8.91 | 1.94 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 8.86 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,900 | 7.59 | 2.62 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,200 | 8.23 | 2.57 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,900 | 7.16 | 2.47 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 12.26 | 1.98 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 11.83 | 1.88 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,500 | 10.96 | 1.99 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.90 | 1.70 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,100 | 10.73 | 2.62 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.59 | 1.74 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,800 | 10.40 | 1.79 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,800 | 10.10 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,400 | 7.79 | 3.25 |
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,100 | 6.64 | 3.16 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 6.31 | 3.16 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 8.76 | 3.13 |
| Óscar Mercado | STL | $2,400 | 7.50 | 3.13 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,400 | 7.43 | 3.10 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,300 | 6.94 | 3.02 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,400 | 7.14 | 2.98 |
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.