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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,700 | 23.70 | 1.87 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,900 | 22.18 | 2.03 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,100 | 22.13 | 2.19 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,700 | 21.94 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $5,700 | 16.09 | 2.82 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $5,900 | 14.24 | 2.41 |
| Jake Irvin | WAS | $5,300 | 12.66 | 2.39 |
| Alec Marsh | KC | $5,600 | 12.59 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $6,200 | 9.07 | 1.46 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 8.62 | 1.80 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 8.38 | 1.68 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.26 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.26 | 2.95 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,100 | 6.12 | 2.91 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 12.05 | 1.98 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.11 | 1.74 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,400 | 9.85 | 2.24 |
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $3,500 | 9.43 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,500 | 7.85 | 3.14 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 6.90 | 3.00 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.26 | 2.95 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 11.22 | 1.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 10.52 | 1.85 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 10.45 | 2.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 9.77 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 7.28 | 3.17 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.95 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 9.72 | 2.94 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 10.45 | 2.82 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,800 | 10.19 | 2.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 10.07 | 2.10 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,100 | 9.30 | 1.82 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,900 | 8.84 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 7.64 | 3.47 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,800 | 10.19 | 2.68 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,500 | 8.43 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $4,100 | 10.27 | 2.50 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 10.21 | 2.04 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,000 | 9.92 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,200 | 8.91 | 2.79 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,200 | 6.09 | 2.77 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $4,100 | 10.27 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,700 | 12.19 | 1.82 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,400 | 12.10 | 2.24 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,000 | 11.77 | 1.96 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,000 | 11.30 | 2.83 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,800 | 10.86 | 2.26 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 10.67 | 1.81 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,900 | 10.39 | 2.12 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $4,100 | 10.28 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,000 | 8.14 | 4.07 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,100 | 7.77 | 3.70 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,100 | 7.75 | 3.69 |
| Ramon Laureano | OAK | $2,300 | 7.24 | 3.15 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,500 | 7.58 | 3.03 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,800 | 8.48 | 3.03 |
| Dominic Canzone | ARI | $2,100 | 6.34 | 3.02 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 7.14 | 2.98 |
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.