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 | $11,200 | 45.60 | 4.07 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,000 | 41.55 | 3.78 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,600 | 38.73 | 4.03 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,700 | 38.15 | 3.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,200 | 45.60 | 4.07 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,600 | 38.73 | 4.03 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,300 | 31.78 | 3.83 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,000 | 41.55 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 15.69 | 3.83 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,800 | 14.68 | 3.86 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,300 | 12.77 | 3.87 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,500 | 12.54 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | SD | $2,600 | 11.57 | 4.45 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 9.51 | 4.14 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,500 | 10.30 | 4.12 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,400 | 13.68 | 3.11 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,300 | 11.99 | 3.63 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 11.09 | 4.44 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 11.78 | 3.93 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,600 | 9.69 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,700 | 14.54 | 5.38 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,000 | 13.48 | 3.37 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,400 | 12.55 | 3.69 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,900 | 11.88 | 4.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $2,700 | 14.54 | 5.38 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $2,900 | 11.88 | 4.10 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,900 | 10.80 | 3.73 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 10.77 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,500 | 13.19 | 3.77 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,200 | 11.98 | 3.74 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 11.85 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,900 | 11.82 | 4.08 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.96 | 3.86 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $2,800 | 10.70 | 3.82 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,900 | 11.01 | 3.80 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 16.54 | 3.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 15.94 | 3.54 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,500 | 14.92 | 4.26 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 14.27 | 3.04 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,000 | 13.98 | 4.66 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,400 | 13.65 | 4.02 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,600 | 13.13 | 3.65 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,400 | 13.11 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Óscar Mercado | STL | $2,000 | 9.74 | 4.87 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,000 | 13.98 | 4.66 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,500 | 11.59 | 4.64 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $3,500 | 14.92 | 4.26 |
| George Springer | TOR | $2,900 | 12.20 | 4.21 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,100 | 12.63 | 4.08 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,000 | 8.07 | 4.04 |
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.