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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,600 | 20.58 | 2.14 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $8,900 | 19.59 | 2.20 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,400 | 18.16 | 1.93 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,800 | 18.02 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $8,900 | 19.59 | 2.20 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,600 | 20.58 | 2.14 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,800 | 18.02 | 2.05 |
| Dane Dunning | TEX | $7,800 | 15.31 | 1.96 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,200 | 9.89 | 2.35 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,800 | 9.21 | 2.42 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.13 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,100 | 8.91 | 2.87 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,200 | 6.27 | 2.85 |
| Carlos Perez | CWS | $2,000 | 5.29 | 2.65 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,900 | 7.47 | 2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 12.27 | 1.95 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 11.34 | 1.74 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,200 | 9.89 | 2.35 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $4,100 | 9.55 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Young | CHC | $2,600 | 8.35 | 3.21 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,100 | 8.91 | 2.87 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,200 | 6.27 | 2.85 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,800 | 11.34 | 1.96 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,600 | 10.65 | 2.31 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 10.41 | 1.68 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 10.12 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,900 | 7.63 | 2.63 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,800 | 9.03 | 2.38 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 6.87 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 10.66 | 1.72 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,800 | 10.58 | 2.20 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,500 | 10.11 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $3,700 | 9.25 | 2.50 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.21 | 2.48 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.02 | 2.31 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,600 | 10.32 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.56 | 1.62 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 9.43 | 1.89 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,700 | 9.28 | 1.63 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 9.07 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,400 | 7.62 | 3.17 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $2,600 | 7.16 | 2.75 |
| Eduardo Escobar | LAA | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,000 | 4.99 | 2.50 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 14.07 | 2.07 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,500 | 12.34 | 2.24 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,800 | 11.43 | 2.38 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 11.35 | 2.52 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,200 | 10.69 | 2.06 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,700 | 10.42 | 1.83 |
| Nick Castellanos | PHI | $5,100 | 10.29 | 2.02 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $5,100 | 10.28 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,200 | 6.46 | 2.94 |
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $3,400 | 9.87 | 2.90 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,100 | 6.09 | 2.90 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $3,000 | 8.70 | 2.90 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,800 | 8.09 | 2.89 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,700 | 7.65 | 2.83 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,300 | 9.27 | 2.81 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,400 | 6.74 | 2.81 |
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.