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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 42.02 | 3.65 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,500 | 39.19 | 4.13 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,600 | 37.64 | 3.55 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,300 | 36.71 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Winans | ATL | $6,500 | 28.10 | 4.32 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,500 | 39.19 | 4.13 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $8,100 | 31.27 | 3.86 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,200 | 30.62 | 3.73 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.72 | 3.35 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.59 | 3.24 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,000 | 12.79 | 3.20 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 12.63 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,300 | 10.03 | 4.36 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,400 | 10.10 | 4.21 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,500 | 10.32 | 4.13 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 12.63 | 3.95 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $4,000 | 16.94 | 4.23 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 14.23 | 3.39 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 12.44 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $4,000 | 16.94 | 4.23 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.99 | 3.92 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,300 | 8.78 | 3.82 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 12.44 | 3.66 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 15.94 | 3.89 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 13.69 | 3.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,800 | 13.27 | 3.49 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 12.58 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $2,700 | 11.52 | 4.27 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 9.73 | 4.06 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $4,100 | 15.94 | 3.89 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,100 | 11.76 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.81 | 4.06 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 13.37 | 3.43 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 13.26 | 3.68 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.75 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Lipcius | DET | $2,000 | 8.97 | 4.49 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,000 | 8.77 | 4.39 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 13.81 | 4.06 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,200 | 12.39 | 3.87 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 17.28 | 3.53 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,800 | 16.23 | 4.27 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,400 | 16.07 | 3.65 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 15.63 | 4.22 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.98 | 3.75 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.22 | 3.31 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,800 | 13.38 | 3.52 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,400 | 13.32 | 3.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,000 | 9.30 | 4.65 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,600 | 11.96 | 4.60 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,000 | 9.16 | 4.58 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 12.31 | 4.56 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,900 | 13.20 | 4.55 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,700 | 12.20 | 4.52 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $2,900 | 12.96 | 4.47 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,200 | 9.79 | 4.45 |
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.