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 López | MIN | $11,300 | 41.57 | 3.68 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,100 | 41.05 | 3.70 |
| Tarik Skubal | DET | $10,800 | 38.12 | 3.53 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $10,200 | 36.20 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Dunning | TEX | $8,200 | 30.82 | 3.76 |
| Johan Oviedo | PIT | $8,400 | 31.30 | 3.73 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,100 | 41.05 | 3.70 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $11,300 | 41.57 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,700 | 16.19 | 3.44 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,500 | 15.46 | 3.44 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.01 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | TB | $2,200 | 9.28 | 4.22 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,100 | 8.76 | 4.17 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 13.00 | 4.06 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,300 | 13.25 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 15.39 | 4.27 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,200 | 13.79 | 3.28 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.46 | 3.74 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 13.39 | 3.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,300 | 9.89 | 4.30 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 15.39 | 4.27 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,100 | 8.90 | 4.24 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 12.05 | 4.16 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 14.03 | 4.38 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.57 | 3.99 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 13.50 | 3.07 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.08 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 11.81 | 4.92 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 14.03 | 4.38 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.57 | 3.99 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,300 | 9.01 | 3.92 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,200 | 14.40 | 3.43 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 12.82 | 3.20 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 12.35 | 5.61 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 12.28 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 12.35 | 5.61 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 10.59 | 5.30 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,700 | 10.22 | 3.79 |
| Matthew Batten | SD | $2,300 | 8.39 | 3.65 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 17.07 | 3.41 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.25 | 3.72 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,200 | 15.23 | 3.63 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.78 | 3.44 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,500 | 14.66 | 3.26 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 14.66 | 3.76 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 14.50 | 4.39 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.43 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,900 | 12.90 | 4.45 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,300 | 14.50 | 4.39 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 11.39 | 4.38 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $3,100 | 13.43 | 4.33 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,900 | 12.54 | 4.33 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,800 | 11.98 | 4.28 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,600 | 11.13 | 4.28 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,800 | 11.84 | 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.