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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,800 | 23.42 | 2.17 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $11,300 | 22.65 | 2.00 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,400 | 22.46 | 2.39 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,400 | 20.65 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,400 | 22.46 | 2.39 |
| Michael Lorenzen | PHI | $8,000 | 18.91 | 2.36 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,400 | 20.65 | 2.20 |
| MacKenzie Gore | WAS | $7,100 | 15.39 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.30 | 1.79 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,400 | 9.01 | 1.67 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,000 | 8.77 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,200 | 6.59 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,200 | 8.68 | 2.71 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 13.16 | 2.12 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 12.00 | 1.90 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.44 | 1.90 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,200 | 6.59 | 3.00 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,300 | 6.70 | 2.91 |
| Endy Rodriguez | PIT | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 11.09 | 2.05 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,400 | 10.60 | 1.96 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $5,000 | 10.29 | 2.06 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,500 | 9.90 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,700 | 7.94 | 2.94 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 8.35 | 2.88 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 9.43 | 2.69 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,400 | 5.97 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 10.71 | 1.91 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 9.23 | 1.74 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,700 | 9.02 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,200 | 6.03 | 2.74 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 4.97 | 2.49 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,300 | 5.60 | 2.43 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,400 | 9.98 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,700 | 10.54 | 1.85 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 9.62 | 1.85 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.51 | 1.76 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,100 | 6.57 | 3.13 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,700 | 7.64 | 2.83 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,100 | 5.74 | 2.73 |
| Patrick Wisdom | CHC | $2,900 | 7.74 | 2.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 12.46 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.98 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,500 | 11.62 | 2.11 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $5,300 | 11.24 | 2.12 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.12 | 1.92 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $4,200 | 10.95 | 2.61 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.58 | 1.89 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,100 | 10.57 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,500 | 9.30 | 3.72 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,300 | 7.91 | 3.44 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,100 | 7.11 | 3.39 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,500 | 8.44 | 3.38 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,100 | 6.96 | 3.31 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,100 | 10.24 | 3.30 |
| Abraham Almonte | NYM | $2,000 | 6.36 | 3.18 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,300 | 7.06 | 3.07 |
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.