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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,500 | 38.42 | 4.04 |
| James Paxton | BOS | $10,100 | 36.91 | 3.65 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,500 | 35.73 | 3.40 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,200 | 35.46 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osvaldo Bido | PIT | $7,600 | 32.70 | 4.30 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,500 | 38.42 | 4.04 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,200 | 35.46 | 3.85 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 32.11 | 3.78 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 13.67 | 3.11 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,000 | 13.24 | 3.31 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,200 | 12.36 | 3.86 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,800 | 12.17 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 11.47 | 4.59 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,100 | 8.99 | 4.28 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,600 | 11.06 | 4.25 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,700 | 11.45 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.79 | 3.73 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 13.01 | 3.34 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,600 | 12.36 | 3.43 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,300 | 11.85 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,300 | 10.46 | 4.55 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,000 | 7.94 | 3.97 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.71 | 3.82 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 9.78 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 14.19 | 3.15 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.64 | 3.61 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,000 | 12.33 | 6.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,000 | 12.33 | 6.17 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,700 | 11.59 | 4.29 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Kevin Newman | CIN | $2,700 | 11.06 | 4.09 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 13.18 | 3.21 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,100 | 12.18 | 3.93 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,400 | 12.08 | 3.55 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.94 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,200 | 9.91 | 4.50 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,500 | 11.20 | 4.48 |
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 8.97 | 4.27 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $2,900 | 11.51 | 3.97 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $5,000 | 17.49 | 3.50 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 17.15 | 3.73 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,200 | 16.22 | 3.86 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,100 | 13.43 | 4.33 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,400 | 13.29 | 3.02 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,600 | 12.96 | 3.60 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,000 | 12.76 | 4.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,700 | 12.04 | 4.46 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.42 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,800 | 12.38 | 4.42 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,100 | 9.27 | 4.41 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,600 | 11.40 | 4.38 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $3,100 | 13.43 | 4.33 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,000 | 12.76 | 4.25 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
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.