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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,200 | 43.26 | 4.24 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,400 | 37.58 | 3.61 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $9,700 | 35.97 | 3.71 |
| Andrew Abbott | CIN | $10,600 | 34.47 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $6,200 | 29.39 | 4.74 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,200 | 43.26 | 4.24 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $8,000 | 32.81 | 4.10 |
| Austin Gomber | COL | $7,100 | 26.50 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.63 | 3.50 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.39 | 3.19 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 12.92 | 3.08 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,200 | 12.41 | 3.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,400 | 10.76 | 4.48 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 11.79 | 4.37 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $2,800 | 12.20 | 4.36 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,900 | 12.41 | 4.28 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 14.20 | 3.46 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,000 | 13.46 | 3.36 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.50 | 3.96 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 10.28 | 4.47 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 11.50 | 3.96 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.49 | 3.83 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,500 | 9.38 | 3.75 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 15.31 | 3.56 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 14.21 | 3.74 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 12.74 | 4.25 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 12.18 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 11.67 | 4.32 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 12.74 | 4.25 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,700 | 10.48 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.39 | 3.52 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.25 | 4.38 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 11.96 | 3.32 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,800 | 11.02 | 2.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,800 | 12.25 | 4.38 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 13.39 | 3.52 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 10.51 | 3.50 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $10,000 | 21.24 | 2.12 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,400 | 16.56 | 3.76 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 15.00 | 3.06 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 14.73 | 3.68 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 14.03 | 4.84 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,700 | 13.67 | 3.70 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 13.29 | 3.16 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,900 | 12.98 | 3.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 14.03 | 4.84 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,600 | 12.36 | 4.75 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 10.02 | 4.56 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,300 | 10.35 | 4.50 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,000 | 8.99 | 4.50 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,400 | 10.60 | 4.42 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $2,700 | 11.91 | 4.41 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,600 | 11.01 | 4.23 |
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.