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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,000 | 23.25 | 2.11 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,200 | 21.76 | 1.94 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,400 | 21.07 | 2.03 |
| Julio Urias | LAD | $9,800 | 18.59 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Houser | MIL | $5,200 | 12.39 | 2.38 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,000 | 23.25 | 2.11 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $10,400 | 21.07 | 2.03 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $7,500 | 14.73 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.82 | 3.15 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 8.73 | 1.71 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 8.46 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,500 | 7.92 | 3.17 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.82 | 3.15 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,600 | 7.04 | 2.71 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,400 | 13.57 | 2.12 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 9.75 | 1.84 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $4,200 | 9.58 | 2.28 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 9.12 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,500 | 7.92 | 3.17 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.82 | 3.15 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,600 | 7.04 | 2.71 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,500 | 6.61 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 10.81 | 1.97 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.57 | 2.20 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 9.64 | 1.58 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 7.66 | 3.33 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,200 | 7.95 | 2.48 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 7.05 | 2.27 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.57 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,000 | 11.32 | 2.26 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.74 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,600 | 9.48 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.56 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 7.18 | 2.39 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,100 | 4.87 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $4,200 | 9.27 | 2.21 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 9.19 | 1.84 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,300 | 8.96 | 1.69 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,600 | 8.83 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,300 | 7.31 | 3.18 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,800 | 8.12 | 2.90 |
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,000 | 5.42 | 2.71 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.97 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 10.82 | 1.90 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.54 | 1.88 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,400 | 10.22 | 3.00 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $4,100 | 10.04 | 2.45 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 9.69 | 1.62 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,400 | 9.55 | 2.17 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 9.47 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,100 | 7.45 | 3.55 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,000 | 7.00 | 3.50 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,500 | 8.21 | 3.29 |
| Trayce Thompson | CWS | $2,300 | 7.43 | 3.23 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 7.37 | 3.07 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $3,400 | 10.22 | 3.00 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 6.56 | 2.98 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,200 | 6.52 | 2.96 |
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.