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 | $10,900 | 43.12 | 3.96 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $10,400 | 39.25 | 3.77 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 37.98 | 4.00 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,700 | 35.51 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,500 | 37.98 | 4.00 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,900 | 43.12 | 3.96 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,800 | 33.40 | 3.79 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $10,400 | 39.25 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 15.93 | 3.62 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 15.04 | 3.50 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.92 | 3.57 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.95 | 4.33 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,800 | 12.05 | 4.30 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 12.49 | 4.16 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,300 | 15.36 | 3.57 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 14.23 | 3.85 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.60 | 3.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 14.23 | 3.85 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 11.54 | 3.72 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $2,800 | 10.39 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 15.55 | 3.62 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.38 | 3.35 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,200 | 11.66 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Tena | CLE | $2,100 | 8.93 | 4.25 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 11.38 | 4.22 |
| Amed Rosario | LAD | $2,800 | 11.26 | 4.02 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 14.35 | 3.88 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.76 | 3.27 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.19 | 3.39 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,400 | 11.71 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 14.35 | 3.88 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,100 | 11.48 | 3.70 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,200 | 11.56 | 3.61 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $2,900 | 10.21 | 3.52 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 15.77 | 3.35 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.41 | 3.67 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,600 | 14.91 | 3.24 |
| Sal Frelick | MIL | $3,500 | 14.24 | 4.07 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,000 | 14.21 | 3.55 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,100 | 14.10 | 3.44 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,700 | 13.59 | 3.67 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 13.57 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,000 | 13.46 | 4.49 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,400 | 10.66 | 4.44 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,700 | 11.59 | 4.29 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,700 | 11.51 | 4.26 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 13.57 | 4.24 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,200 | 9.19 | 4.18 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.09 | 4.17 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,400 | 9.89 | 4.12 |
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.