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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,300 | 25.99 | 2.79 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,600 | 21.81 | 2.06 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,200 | 20.21 | 2.46 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $7,500 | 18.73 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $9,300 | 25.99 | 2.79 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $7,500 | 18.73 | 2.50 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $8,200 | 20.21 | 2.46 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,000 | 17.44 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 9.49 | 2.16 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,700 | 8.87 | 1.89 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.72 | 3.11 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 8.38 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.72 | 3.11 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,900 | 8.38 | 2.89 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,700 | 6.97 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,800 | 12.15 | 1.24 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.41 | 1.63 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,900 | 9.77 | 2.50 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $4,200 | 9.57 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,300 | 7.29 | 3.17 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,800 | 8.72 | 3.11 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,400 | 7.06 | 2.94 |
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $3,300 | 9.53 | 2.89 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 11.14 | 2.03 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,700 | 10.37 | 2.21 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,200 | 10.16 | 2.42 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 10.04 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $2,700 | 9.74 | 3.61 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 7.90 | 3.29 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,800 | 7.37 | 2.63 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,200 | 10.22 | 2.43 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,900 | 8.90 | 2.28 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,600 | 8.74 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,500 | 6.49 | 2.59 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,800 | 6.89 | 2.46 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,200 | 10.22 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,000 | 10.54 | 1.76 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 9.51 | 1.86 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 9.07 | 0.94 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $3,600 | 8.89 | 2.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,300 | 7.10 | 3.09 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $2,900 | 8.68 | 2.99 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 6.76 | 2.94 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.36 | 1.87 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.32 | 1.74 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 11.00 | 1.90 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $9,200 | 10.84 | 1.18 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 10.67 | 2.01 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,600 | 10.60 | 2.30 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,300 | 10.55 | 2.45 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,700 | 10.44 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,500 | 8.33 | 3.33 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,200 | 7.30 | 3.32 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,100 | 6.64 | 3.16 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $3,300 | 10.30 | 3.12 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,400 | 7.32 | 3.05 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 6.62 | 3.01 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
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.