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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,700 | 24.51 | 1.93 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,600 | 20.65 | 1.95 |
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,900 | 19.27 | 1.77 |
| Michael Lorenzen | PHI | $9,200 | 18.35 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | $8,200 | 16.55 | 2.02 |
| Michael Lorenzen | PHI | $9,200 | 18.35 | 1.99 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,600 | 20.65 | 1.95 |
| Seth Lugo | SD | $7,500 | 14.58 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.10 | 1.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 9.03 | 1.96 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,500 | 8.77 | 2.51 |
| Gary Sanchez | SD | $4,100 | 8.71 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,800 | 8.11 | 2.90 |
| Rene Pinto | TB | $2,000 | 5.08 | 2.54 |
| Ben Rortvedt | NYY | $2,100 | 5.30 | 2.53 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,500 | 8.77 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.69 | 1.83 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 10.79 | 1.71 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 10.05 | 1.90 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,200 | 10.05 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,800 | 8.11 | 2.90 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,300 | 6.05 | 2.63 |
| Rene Pinto | TB | $2,000 | 5.08 | 2.54 |
| Ben Rortvedt | NYY | $2,100 | 5.30 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,400 | 11.48 | 2.13 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 10.85 | 1.75 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.58 | 1.82 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,400 | 9.69 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,400 | 6.51 | 2.71 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,200 | 8.02 | 2.51 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,200 | 7.90 | 2.47 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,300 | 8.09 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 11.62 | 1.76 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 11.52 | 1.95 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 9.74 | 0.99 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $4,100 | 9.24 | 2.25 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,400 | 5.38 | 2.24 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,600 | 5.81 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 9.75 | 1.65 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.57 | 1.65 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,600 | 9.34 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.88 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.35 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,700 | 5.91 | 2.19 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 4.74 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 12.51 | 1.84 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,500 | 11.86 | 2.16 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,700 | 11.22 | 1.97 |
| Whit Merrifield | TOR | $8,000 | 11.00 | 1.38 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $7,800 | 10.14 | 1.30 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 9.88 | 1.62 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 9.78 | 1.66 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 9.77 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,000 | 7.25 | 3.62 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 8.13 | 3.39 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $2,800 | 9.16 | 3.27 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 6.85 | 3.11 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,100 | 6.25 | 2.98 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 7.05 | 2.94 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,100 | 6.09 | 2.90 |
| Wade Meckler | SF | $2,100 | 6.07 | 2.89 |
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.