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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,800 | 21.05 | 1.95 |
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $10,000 | 19.35 | 1.93 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,800 | 18.37 | 1.56 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $9,400 | 18.23 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Wood | SF | $6,800 | 13.96 | 2.05 |
| Jared Shuster | ATL | $6,500 | 13.26 | 2.04 |
| Lance Lynn | CWS | $8,600 | 17.55 | 2.04 |
| Tommy Henry | ARI | $5,700 | 11.47 | 2.01 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 9.21 | 1.59 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,900 | 8.86 | 3.06 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 8.83 | 1.73 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,700 | 8.30 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 7.91 | 3.44 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 8.18 | 3.41 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,900 | 8.86 | 3.06 |
| Austin Wynns | COL | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 12.14 | 2.17 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,700 | 10.40 | 1.82 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,800 | 9.69 | 2.02 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,700 | 9.57 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,300 | 7.91 | 3.44 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 8.18 | 3.41 |
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,300 | 7.13 | 3.10 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,100 | 6.44 | 3.07 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.28 | 1.71 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 9.68 | 2.02 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,600 | 8.91 | 1.59 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,300 | 8.39 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,600 | 7.83 | 3.01 |
| Romy González | CWS | $2,400 | 7.23 | 3.01 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,200 | 6.33 | 2.88 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 8.25 | 2.75 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,000 | 10.20 | 2.04 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 9.70 | 2.62 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 9.53 | 1.62 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $3,300 | 8.84 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 8.04 | 2.77 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $3,300 | 8.84 | 2.68 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 9.70 | 2.62 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 7.03 | 2.60 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,500 | 10.52 | 2.34 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $5,100 | 9.90 | 1.94 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,100 | 9.32 | 1.53 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,100 | 5.97 | 2.84 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,500 | 6.83 | 2.73 |
| Gio Urshela | LAA | $2,800 | 7.36 | 2.63 |
| Tyler Nevin | DET | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 13.15 | 2.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,200 | 11.07 | 2.13 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 10.73 | 1.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.40 | 1.73 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $8,600 | 10.39 | 1.21 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,700 | 10.32 | 2.20 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,900 | 10.28 | 1.74 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,600 | 10.19 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 8.05 | 3.50 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 7.94 | 3.45 |
| Taylor Trammell | SEA | $2,000 | 6.87 | 3.43 |
| Willie Calhoun | NYY | $2,200 | 7.45 | 3.39 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 8.72 | 3.36 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,500 | 8.31 | 3.32 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,000 | 6.51 | 3.26 |
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,400 | 7.70 | 3.21 |
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.