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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,100 | 27.58 | 2.73 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,800 | 25.78 | 2.01 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 22.37 | 1.94 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,000 | 19.92 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,100 | 27.58 | 2.73 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $7,900 | 19.79 | 2.50 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,000 | 19.92 | 2.49 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $7,900 | 17.60 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $5,200 | 10.07 | 1.94 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,000 | 9.77 | 1.95 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $7,800 | 9.37 | 1.20 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,900 | 8.47 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 7.13 | 2.97 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.92 | 2.83 |
| Riley Adams | WAS | $2,600 | 6.97 | 2.68 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,300 | 5.76 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $7,200 | 11.18 | 1.55 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $10,000 | 10.97 | 1.10 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $8,800 | 10.62 | 1.21 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,500 | 10.47 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,400 | 8.11 | 3.38 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,200 | 7.31 | 3.32 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,400 | 7.71 | 3.21 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,600 | 7.75 | 2.98 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.49 | 1.81 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,700 | 10.36 | 2.21 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.48 | 1.86 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,900 | 9.22 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 7.17 | 3.26 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 8.59 | 3.18 |
| Rougned Odor | SD | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.72 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,500 | 6.39 | 2.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 10.31 | 1.84 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 10.18 | 2.68 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,000 | 9.78 | 1.96 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $8,400 | 9.70 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,100 | 6.16 | 2.93 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,800 | 10.18 | 2.68 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $3,600 | 8.23 | 2.29 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,500 | 7.98 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,100 | 9.49 | 1.86 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $8,000 | 9.26 | 1.16 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 9.16 | 1.53 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 8.93 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,300 | 8.54 | 2.59 |
| DJ LeMahieu | NYY | $2,800 | 7.00 | 2.50 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,600 | 8.93 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,500 | 11.64 | 2.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.58 | 1.84 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 10.97 | 1.74 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.86 | 1.78 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $9,800 | 10.64 | 1.09 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,400 | 10.44 | 2.37 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,600 | 10.08 | 2.19 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $8,600 | 9.95 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 7.90 | 3.95 |
| Jonathan Davis | MIA | $2,500 | 7.92 | 3.17 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 7.26 | 3.16 |
| Mitch Haniger | SF | $2,500 | 7.78 | 3.11 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,200 | 9.52 | 2.98 |
| José Azocar | SD | $2,000 | 5.77 | 2.89 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,700 | 7.68 | 2.84 |
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.