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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,500 | 21.10 | 2.22 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,300 | 20.12 | 2.16 |
| Julio Urias | LAD | $9,500 | 19.62 | 2.07 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $9,100 | 18.99 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,500 | 21.10 | 2.22 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,300 | 20.12 | 2.16 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,500 | 18.01 | 2.12 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $9,100 | 18.99 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,900 | 9.54 | 1.62 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $8,000 | 9.08 | 1.13 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.80 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,300 | 6.69 | 2.91 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 6.08 | 2.53 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.96 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 11.24 | 1.81 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.15 | 1.83 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,100 | 9.74 | 1.91 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,900 | 9.54 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,100 | 7.24 | 3.45 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,200 | 7.22 | 3.28 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,300 | 7.52 | 3.27 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,300 | 6.69 | 2.91 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,100 | 10.37 | 1.70 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 9.97 | 3.32 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 9.95 | 1.72 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.58 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 9.97 | 3.32 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,100 | 6.56 | 3.12 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,200 | 6.26 | 2.85 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,400 | 8.92 | 2.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,700 | 10.56 | 1.85 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,200 | 10.26 | 1.66 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 9.82 | 2.05 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 9.60 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 8.85 | 2.95 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 6.45 | 2.93 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,200 | 9.25 | 2.89 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,100 | 5.68 | 2.71 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 10.84 | 1.69 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,800 | 10.43 | 2.17 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,100 | 9.72 | 1.91 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $2,500 | 7.89 | 3.16 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,000 | 6.14 | 3.07 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,700 | 7.83 | 2.90 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,200 | 8.67 | 2.71 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 13.50 | 2.08 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,000 | 12.45 | 2.07 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,400 | 11.14 | 2.53 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $9,000 | 10.98 | 1.22 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $6,000 | 10.81 | 1.80 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,300 | 10.72 | 3.25 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.80 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $5,100 | 10.30 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 8.04 | 4.02 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,300 | 8.25 | 3.59 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 7.58 | 3.30 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,400 | 7.89 | 3.29 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,300 | 10.72 | 3.25 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,300 | 7.34 | 3.19 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,500 | 7.93 | 3.17 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 9.51 | 3.17 |
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.