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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,300 | 23.20 | 2.25 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $9,700 | 22.21 | 2.29 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,100 | 21.78 | 2.16 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $11,200 | 20.16 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $9,700 | 22.21 | 2.29 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,300 | 23.20 | 2.25 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,100 | 21.78 | 2.16 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,300 | 20.03 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,900 | 9.43 | 1.92 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $5,300 | 9.29 | 1.75 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 8.97 | 1.60 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,300 | 8.53 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 6.36 | 3.03 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,300 | 8.53 | 2.58 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 11.36 | 1.99 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 10.39 | 1.89 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,500 | 10.05 | 1.83 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,300 | 9.70 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darin Ruf | MIL | $2,200 | 7.30 | 3.32 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,000 | 6.32 | 3.16 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,300 | 7.18 | 3.12 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.84 | 1.90 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,700 | 9.91 | 2.11 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,900 | 9.75 | 1.99 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,100 | 8.44 | 2.72 |
| Harold Castro | COL | $2,700 | 6.92 | 2.56 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 7.29 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,400 | 9.93 | 1.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 9.58 | 1.81 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $6,400 | 9.55 | 1.49 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,200 | 7.22 | 3.28 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,600 | 7.19 | 2.77 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,300 | 9.10 | 1.72 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,800 | 9.00 | 1.88 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,100 | 8.81 | 1.73 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,300 | 8.48 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ LeMahieu | NYY | $2,600 | 7.06 | 2.72 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,300 | 8.48 | 2.57 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,300 | 5.69 | 2.47 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.84 | 1.88 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,500 | 11.61 | 2.11 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 11.11 | 1.85 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.96 | 1.71 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.95 | 1.79 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,300 | 10.71 | 2.02 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,200 | 10.51 | 2.50 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 10.49 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,000 | 8.59 | 4.29 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 9.24 | 3.42 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,000 | 6.74 | 3.37 |
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,300 | 7.52 | 3.27 |
| Taylor Trammell | SEA | $2,100 | 6.52 | 3.10 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.49 | 3.09 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,900 | 8.72 | 3.01 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
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.