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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 19.41 | 2.09 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,000 | 17.75 | 2.22 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $8,900 | 17.10 | 1.92 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,100 | 17.07 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $7,100 | 17.07 | 2.40 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,000 | 17.75 | 2.22 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $7,600 | 16.74 | 2.20 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 19.41 | 2.09 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,200 | 9.97 | 2.37 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.31 | 1.94 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,700 | 9.11 | 2.46 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 7.51 | 2.59 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,700 | 9.11 | 2.46 |
| Martin Maldonado | HOU | $2,600 | 6.29 | 2.42 |
| Rene Pinto | TB | $2,600 | 6.21 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,000 | 11.30 | 1.88 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.09 | 1.73 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,200 | 9.97 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,600 | 7.05 | 2.71 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,900 | 7.51 | 2.59 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,700 | 9.11 | 2.46 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $3,700 | 9.12 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 10.48 | 1.87 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 10.27 | 1.71 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.99 | 1.88 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,800 | 9.46 | 2.49 |
| Luis Garcia | WAS | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,500 | 9.79 | 2.18 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,100 | 6.60 | 2.13 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.60 | 1.71 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 10.50 | 1.62 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $5,000 | 10.38 | 2.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.27 | 2.51 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,000 | 6.88 | 2.29 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 5.67 | 2.27 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,400 | 10.28 | 1.90 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.16 | 1.69 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.27 | 1.89 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,900 | 7.37 | 2.54 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,900 | 8.38 | 2.15 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $2,900 | 5.79 | 2.00 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 13.91 | 2.05 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,200 | 12.45 | 2.39 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.85 | 1.94 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.55 | 1.83 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 11.19 | 2.00 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,800 | 11.17 | 2.33 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,800 | 10.90 | 2.27 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,400 | 10.01 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,600 | 9.08 | 3.49 |
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,300 | 7.30 | 3.17 |
| Estevan Florial | NYY | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.08 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 6.30 | 2.86 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,700 | 7.47 | 2.77 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,400 | 9.39 | 2.76 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,200 | 8.63 | 2.70 |
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.