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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $11,700 | 24.51 | 2.09 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,100 | 23.02 | 2.07 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,800 | 22.35 | 2.28 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,000 | 20.28 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $9,800 | 22.35 | 2.28 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,500 | 17.85 | 2.10 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $11,700 | 24.51 | 2.09 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $11,100 | 23.02 | 2.07 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.29 | 1.86 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 8.89 | 1.68 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,800 | 8.78 | 1.00 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,500 | 8.68 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 7.02 | 2.93 |
| Riley Adams | WAS | $2,900 | 8.09 | 2.79 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,900 | 7.82 | 2.70 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $3,200 | 8.60 | 2.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,500 | 12.59 | 1.94 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 10.24 | 1.65 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,600 | 9.44 | 0.98 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,700 | 9.34 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,200 | 7.69 | 3.49 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,200 | 6.96 | 3.16 |
| Ji Man Choi | SD | $2,400 | 7.57 | 3.16 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 7.02 | 2.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,200 | 10.88 | 2.59 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 10.34 | 1.88 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.02 | 2.09 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,900 | 9.86 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,200 | 7.53 | 3.42 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,200 | 10.88 | 2.59 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,600 | 9.16 | 2.55 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,900 | 9.86 | 2.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $9,800 | 11.37 | 1.16 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 10.49 | 1.67 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,900 | 9.54 | 2.45 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 9.32 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 6.87 | 3.12 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,900 | 9.54 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,000 | 10.38 | 1.73 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,600 | 9.46 | 1.69 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,300 | 9.08 | 2.75 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 8.92 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,000 | 7.74 | 3.87 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,300 | 6.96 | 3.03 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $2,900 | 8.73 | 3.01 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,600 | 7.20 | 2.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.46 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 11.50 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.49 | 1.80 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $6,100 | 11.13 | 1.82 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,100 | 10.94 | 2.67 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $4,300 | 10.41 | 2.42 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,300 | 10.36 | 1.95 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.16 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 8.31 | 3.46 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 7.13 | 3.24 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,500 | 7.97 | 3.19 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 7.00 | 3.18 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 6.66 | 3.03 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,400 | 9.72 | 2.86 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
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.