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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 23.37 | 2.03 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,700 | 22.01 | 2.27 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,800 | 20.72 | 2.11 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,100 | 19.35 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Eflin | TB | $9,700 | 22.01 | 2.27 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $6,800 | 15.35 | 2.26 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,500 | 19.22 | 2.26 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,000 | 13.41 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 9.15 | 2.77 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 8.90 | 1.59 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.64 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 9.15 | 2.77 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,400 | 6.02 | 2.51 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,200 | 5.50 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,400 | 12.18 | 1.90 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $9,400 | 11.06 | 1.18 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $8,800 | 10.27 | 1.17 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.78 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,300 | 9.15 | 2.77 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,300 | 6.11 | 2.66 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,700 | 7.18 | 2.66 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,900 | 11.75 | 1.99 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,900 | 11.53 | 2.35 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,400 | 10.96 | 2.49 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,000 | 10.83 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,500 | 8.52 | 3.41 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Jose Tena | CLE | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.89 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,400 | 10.96 | 2.49 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,300 | 11.74 | 1.86 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,400 | 9.48 | 1.13 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,500 | 9.09 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,800 | 8.88 | 2.34 |
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 4.62 | 2.31 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,200 | 7.13 | 2.23 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 5.76 | 2.22 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $9,000 | 9.67 | 1.07 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 8.82 | 1.73 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 8.79 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,400 | 6.99 | 2.91 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.79 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $3,400 | 8.29 | 2.44 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,700 | 8.84 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $9,800 | 12.12 | 1.24 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.48 | 1.79 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,800 | 10.62 | 1.83 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,100 | 10.56 | 1.73 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $5,500 | 10.50 | 1.91 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,300 | 10.39 | 1.96 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $4,500 | 10.33 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,300 | 7.05 | 3.06 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,600 | 7.93 | 3.05 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,500 | 7.33 | 2.93 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,800 | 7.82 | 2.79 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 8.60 | 2.77 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
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.