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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,100 | 23.07 | 2.28 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 22.11 | 2.01 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,800 | 21.13 | 1.96 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,300 | 20.81 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $5,700 | 14.07 | 2.47 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $6,900 | 16.38 | 2.37 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $5,200 | 11.89 | 2.29 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,100 | 23.07 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,000 | 10.43 | 1.74 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 8.89 | 2.54 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,300 | 8.58 | 1.99 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,000 | 8.48 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 7.46 | 2.76 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.75 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,900 | 7.95 | 2.74 |
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,100 | 5.71 | 2.72 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 10.82 | 1.75 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $6,000 | 10.43 | 1.74 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,000 | 10.08 | 2.02 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,600 | 9.83 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,000 | 7.65 | 3.82 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,200 | 6.48 | 2.94 |
| Carlos Santana | PIT | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $5,100 | 10.73 | 2.10 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 10.11 | 1.91 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WAS | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 7.73 | 2.49 |
| Kolten Wong | SEA | $2,500 | 5.79 | 2.31 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,300 | 9.36 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,600 | 9.94 | 1.77 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,000 | 9.80 | 1.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 9.43 | 1.97 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,700 | 9.13 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $2,000 | 7.82 | 3.91 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 7.45 | 2.98 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,400 | 6.42 | 2.68 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 6.60 | 2.64 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,600 | 10.47 | 1.87 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,700 | 9.91 | 2.68 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 9.12 | 1.90 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.08 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,300 | 6.46 | 2.81 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,000 | 8.32 | 2.77 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,700 | 9.91 | 2.68 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,100 | 8.16 | 2.63 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 11.97 | 1.81 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,500 | 11.57 | 1.78 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 11.55 | 1.83 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,000 | 10.43 | 2.09 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,900 | 10.40 | 2.12 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.19 | 1.85 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $5,000 | 10.17 | 2.03 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $5,000 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 9.17 | 3.67 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,200 | 8.08 | 3.67 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 6.88 | 3.44 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,200 | 7.21 | 3.28 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 7.69 | 3.21 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,500 | 7.95 | 3.18 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,600 | 8.08 | 3.11 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,500 | 7.75 | 3.10 |
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.