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 | $11,500 | 43.48 | 3.78 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,200 | 38.06 | 4.14 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,800 | 36.99 | 3.42 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $8,900 | 34.30 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $9,200 | 38.06 | 4.14 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $8,900 | 34.30 | 3.85 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $11,500 | 43.48 | 3.78 |
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | $9,900 | 34.28 | 3.46 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 15.82 | 3.51 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 14.10 | 3.36 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,700 | 13.66 | 3.69 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,000 | 10.70 | 5.35 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,600 | 11.56 | 4.45 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $2,300 | 10.07 | 4.38 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,500 | 10.63 | 4.25 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,400 | 14.11 | 3.21 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.93 | 3.76 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 11.08 | 3.57 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 10.29 | 4.47 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,800 | 10.57 | 3.77 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.93 | 3.76 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.42 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 15.52 | 3.61 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.99 | 3.75 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 11.89 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 11.34 | 3.78 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.99 | 3.75 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 10.13 | 3.75 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 15.02 | 3.76 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 12.82 | 3.21 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 12.66 | 3.52 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 11.98 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,700 | 10.67 | 3.95 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 15.02 | 3.76 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 11.49 | 3.71 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $3,000 | 10.62 | 3.54 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,700 | 16.24 | 3.46 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.81 | 3.51 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,900 | 15.45 | 3.96 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,400 | 14.62 | 3.32 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 13.25 | 3.31 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.18 | 4.25 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 12.97 | 3.71 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $4,000 | 12.89 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,000 | 9.53 | 4.77 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 12.77 | 4.73 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,800 | 12.16 | 4.34 |
| Stone Garrett | WSH | $2,600 | 11.27 | 4.34 |
| Cade Marlowe | SEA | $2,600 | 11.11 | 4.27 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.18 | 4.25 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 12.68 | 4.23 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,900 | 12.13 | 4.18 |
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.