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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,600 | 19.61 | 1.85 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,800 | 18.49 | 1.89 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $8,200 | 17.50 | 2.13 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $8,600 | 17.08 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $5,900 | 13.85 | 2.35 |
| Jesse Scholtens | CWS | $5,000 | 11.65 | 2.33 |
| Ken Waldichuk | OAK | $5,300 | 12.04 | 2.27 |
| Ryan Pepiot | LAD | $7,100 | 15.39 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 9.27 | 1.72 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,800 | 8.32 | 2.19 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.08 | 1.47 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,600 | 7.61 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 10.08 | 1.60 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,300 | 10.00 | 1.89 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,500 | 9.81 | 2.18 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,200 | 9.73 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.29 | 2.86 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,700 | 11.92 | 2.09 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,800 | 10.37 | 1.79 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,900 | 10.19 | 1.73 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,900 | 10.14 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,300 | 6.54 | 2.84 |
| Harold Castro | COL | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,900 | 6.72 | 2.32 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 8.83 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 11.29 | 1.71 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.17 | 1.64 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $5,300 | 9.94 | 1.88 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,600 | 9.10 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,100 | 7.68 | 2.48 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,300 | 8.07 | 2.44 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,200 | 9.09 | 1.75 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.02 | 1.67 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $4,700 | 8.99 | 1.91 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 8.81 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 7.22 | 3.01 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
| Carter Kieboom | WAS | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 11.64 | 1.88 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 10.56 | 1.82 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,600 | 10.40 | 2.26 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,200 | 9.89 | 2.36 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,600 | 9.67 | 1.73 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,600 | 9.35 | 1.67 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $5,100 | 9.35 | 1.83 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,000 | 9.35 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,000 | 6.37 | 3.18 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,400 | 7.48 | 3.12 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | CLE | $2,100 | 6.47 | 3.08 |
| Trayce Thompson | CWS | $2,500 | 7.34 | 2.94 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,400 | 6.83 | 2.85 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,000 | 5.71 | 2.85 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,200 | 6.17 | 2.81 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,600 | 7.12 | 2.74 |
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.