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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $11,000 | 21.18 | 1.93 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,100 | 19.39 | 2.13 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $9,600 | 19.01 | 1.98 |
| Ryan Pepiot | LAD | $8,500 | 17.03 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonathan Diaz | LAA | $4,000 | 11.26 | 2.82 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,100 | 19.39 | 2.13 |
| Ryan Pepiot | LAD | $8,500 | 17.03 | 2.00 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,200 | 16.29 | 1.99 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.03 | 1.46 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $4,200 | 7.70 | 1.83 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 7.44 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.78 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 7.44 | 2.48 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 5.32 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 10.58 | 1.71 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.05 | 1.65 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $4,700 | 9.12 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.78 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,400 | 6.12 | 2.55 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,000 | 10.75 | 1.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,500 | 9.38 | 2.08 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,400 | 9.01 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $4,300 | 9.32 | 2.17 |
| Nicky Lopez | ATL | $3,300 | 7.14 | 2.16 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,500 | 9.38 | 2.08 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,700 | 9.88 | 2.10 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 7.78 | 2.05 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $5,000 | 7.58 | 1.52 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $4,100 | 7.47 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,400 | 6.14 | 2.56 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,500 | 6.21 | 2.48 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,700 | 9.88 | 2.10 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 5.87 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.89 | 1.51 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,400 | 8.88 | 2.02 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 8.31 | 1.70 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,500 | 8.01 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,400 | 7.34 | 3.06 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,400 | 8.88 | 2.02 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $3,600 | 6.45 | 1.79 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,500 | 8.01 | 1.78 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,500 | 12.90 | 1.98 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 12.61 | 1.85 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,800 | 11.90 | 2.48 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.99 | 1.89 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.68 | 1.67 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,200 | 10.05 | 1.93 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,500 | 9.77 | 2.79 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | SEA | $4,500 | 9.67 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,500 | 9.77 | 2.79 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $3,400 | 9.20 | 2.71 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,700 | 7.00 | 2.59 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,800 | 11.90 | 2.48 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,700 | 9.11 | 2.46 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
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.