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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $11,800 | 23.26 | 1.97 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,700 | 21.37 | 2.00 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,100 | 18.81 | 1.86 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $11,300 | 18.69 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,500 | 15.06 | 2.32 |
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $10,700 | 21.37 | 2.00 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $11,800 | 23.26 | 1.97 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,100 | 18.81 | 1.86 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,300 | 9.47 | 2.20 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 9.43 | 1.85 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,200 | 9.25 | 2.20 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 8.24 | 2.94 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 8.03 | 2.77 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,900 | 7.91 | 2.73 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,400 | 6.48 | 2.70 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 11.41 | 1.81 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,000 | 10.40 | 2.08 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 10.08 | 1.65 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 9.92 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,800 | 8.32 | 2.97 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 8.24 | 2.94 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,900 | 8.03 | 2.77 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,300 | 10.98 | 1.74 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.52 | 1.81 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $6,100 | 10.38 | 1.70 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $8,200 | 9.47 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,600 | 7.62 | 2.93 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,000 | 7.61 | 2.54 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
| Jonathan Ornelas | TEX | $2,000 | 4.94 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 12.34 | 1.99 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,500 | 11.48 | 2.55 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $9,600 | 10.22 | 1.06 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 10.04 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 8.04 | 2.77 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 6.23 | 2.71 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,500 | 11.48 | 2.55 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.14 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,900 | 11.37 | 2.32 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 9.79 | 1.92 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.46 | 1.58 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,400 | 9.43 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.42 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,400 | 5.56 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 13.05 | 1.98 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,600 | 13.02 | 1.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 11.31 | 1.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 11.16 | 2.03 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.91 | 1.76 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,400 | 10.60 | 2.41 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 10.50 | 1.07 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,800 | 10.33 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,000 | 6.64 | 3.32 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,100 | 6.88 | 3.27 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $3,100 | 9.08 | 2.93 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,200 | 6.42 | 2.92 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,600 | 7.20 | 2.77 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,300 | 9.09 | 2.76 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
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.