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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,000 | 40.02 | 3.64 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,500 | 35.54 | 3.74 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,700 | 34.22 | 3.53 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,100 | 32.86 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Soroka | ATL | $7,400 | 30.08 | 4.06 |
| Osvaldo Bido | PIT | $7,800 | 30.72 | 3.94 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $9,500 | 35.54 | 3.74 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $6,400 | 23.62 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.46 | 3.44 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 13.36 | 3.93 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,000 | 12.82 | 4.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,000 | 12.82 | 4.27 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,800 | 11.78 | 4.21 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,400 | 10.11 | 4.21 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,100 | 12.96 | 4.18 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,900 | 14.07 | 3.61 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 13.09 | 3.85 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,600 | 11.96 | 3.32 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $8,000 | 11.43 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,400 | 13.09 | 3.85 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 9.03 | 3.76 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 10.11 | 3.74 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,900 | 13.98 | 3.58 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,200 | 13.75 | 3.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.17 | 3.58 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 11.92 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 9.54 | 4.15 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.18 | 3.99 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 10.92 | 3.77 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 9.65 | 3.71 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $10,000 | 14.64 | 1.46 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,100 | 12.40 | 4.00 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,000 | 8.42 | 4.21 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,000 | 8.38 | 4.19 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 12.92 | 4.17 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 17.87 | 3.88 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 16.78 | 3.73 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,200 | 14.88 | 4.65 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,700 | 14.49 | 3.92 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,900 | 14.41 | 3.69 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,400 | 14.06 | 4.13 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $3,700 | 13.75 | 3.72 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.49 | 4.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,000 | 10.62 | 5.31 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,200 | 14.88 | 4.65 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,700 | 11.77 | 4.36 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,300 | 9.87 | 4.29 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 11.12 | 4.28 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $3,100 | 13.24 | 4.27 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,400 | 10.06 | 4.19 |
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.