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 | $9,400 | 34.94 | 3.72 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $9,800 | 32.84 | 3.35 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,000 | 32.31 | 4.04 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $8,700 | 31.28 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Winans | ATL | $6,500 | 28.53 | 4.39 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,000 | 32.31 | 4.04 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,400 | 34.94 | 3.72 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $8,700 | 31.28 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 14.96 | 3.48 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 14.80 | 3.61 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.94 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 12.73 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,700 | 12.15 | 4.50 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,600 | 11.65 | 4.48 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,400 | 10.00 | 4.17 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,900 | 12.02 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.86 | 3.46 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.43 | 3.36 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 13.18 | 3.66 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.75 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,000 | 12.17 | 4.06 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 11.86 | 3.95 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,700 | 10.39 | 3.85 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,400 | 12.68 | 3.73 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,300 | 13.92 | 3.24 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 13.69 | 3.42 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.46 | 3.96 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.25 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 10.71 | 4.46 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.25 | 4.14 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.46 | 3.96 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $2,900 | 11.34 | 3.91 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 13.56 | 3.39 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 13.05 | 3.35 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 12.63 | 4.68 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 12.17 | 3.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 12.63 | 4.68 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 9.50 | 4.32 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,700 | 10.50 | 3.89 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 11.42 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,000 | 18.16 | 3.63 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,200 | 16.71 | 3.98 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.69 | 3.49 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.33 | 3.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $3,900 | 15.15 | 3.88 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,500 | 14.23 | 4.07 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 13.36 | 4.05 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,700 | 13.29 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,000 | 11.05 | 5.52 |
| Forrest Wall | ATL | $2,000 | 10.24 | 5.12 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,700 | 11.69 | 4.33 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.52 | 4.32 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,600 | 11.17 | 4.30 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,900 | 12.44 | 4.29 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,000 | 12.38 | 4.13 |
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.