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 | $11,400 | 26.77 | 2.35 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 24.18 | 2.26 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,100 | 22.01 | 2.18 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 20.69 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Severino | NYY | $7,000 | 19.81 | 2.83 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,500 | 19.35 | 2.58 |
| Michael Lorenzen | DET | $6,800 | 17.15 | 2.52 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $5,400 | 12.93 | 2.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,000 | 9.88 | 1.98 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 9.49 | 1.69 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 9.39 | 3.03 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $5,300 | 9.09 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,500 | 7.72 | 3.09 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 9.39 | 3.03 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 5.90 | 2.68 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 10.54 | 1.92 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 10.51 | 1.95 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,800 | 10.48 | 1.81 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,900 | 10.37 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,300 | 7.73 | 3.36 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,000 | 6.48 | 3.24 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,500 | 7.72 | 3.09 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,100 | 9.39 | 3.03 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.58 | 1.76 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,900 | 9.58 | 1.96 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,700 | 9.46 | 2.01 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,400 | 9.10 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,100 | 7.21 | 3.43 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,700 | 8.47 | 3.14 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $3,000 | 8.35 | 2.78 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 7.74 | 2.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,500 | 10.14 | 2.90 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 9.71 | 1.77 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,300 | 9.44 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,300 | 7.91 | 3.44 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 7.37 | 3.21 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,500 | 10.14 | 2.90 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,400 | 6.92 | 2.88 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,900 | 9.18 | 1.87 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $4,100 | 9.14 | 2.23 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,800 | 8.99 | 1.87 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,400 | 8.28 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,300 | 8.26 | 2.50 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,400 | 8.28 | 2.44 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $3,000 | 7.03 | 2.34 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $4,100 | 9.14 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.83 | 1.88 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 10.30 | 1.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.27 | 1.66 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,800 | 10.13 | 1.75 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 10.12 | 1.66 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.12 | 1.58 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,200 | 10.09 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,200 | 8.14 | 3.70 |
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,200 | 7.97 | 3.62 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 8.30 | 3.46 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 9.21 | 3.41 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 6.69 | 3.35 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,000 | 6.65 | 3.32 |
| Jonathan Davis | MIA | $2,500 | 8.17 | 3.27 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,600 | 8.36 | 3.22 |
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.