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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,800 | 21.75 | 1.70 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,800 | 20.70 | 1.92 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,300 | 20.18 | 1.96 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,600 | 19.11 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,200 | 17.80 | 2.17 |
| Kutter Crawford | BOS | $6,800 | 14.08 | 2.07 |
| Mike Clevinger | CWS | $8,600 | 17.57 | 2.04 |
| Michael Wacha | SD | $9,200 | 18.77 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 8.66 | 1.63 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.41 | 1.68 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,300 | 8.19 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,900 | 7.05 | 2.43 |
| Yan Gomes | CHC | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 11.65 | 1.88 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.10 | 1.74 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 10.89 | 1.78 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $4,300 | 9.76 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,700 | 7.26 | 2.69 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,500 | 6.30 | 2.52 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,400 | 8.32 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 11.14 | 1.95 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,800 | 10.30 | 2.15 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,100 | 9.79 | 1.61 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 9.75 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,100 | 7.79 | 2.51 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,200 | 7.79 | 2.44 |
| Luis Garcia | WAS | $3,400 | 7.92 | 2.33 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,800 | 8.75 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.89 | 1.73 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,600 | 10.56 | 2.30 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,700 | 10.11 | 2.15 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 9.85 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,000 | 9.29 | 2.32 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 4.85 | 2.31 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,600 | 10.56 | 2.30 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.01 | 1.67 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.55 | 1.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.21 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,000 | 5.19 | 2.60 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,700 | 6.84 | 2.53 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,400 | 5.65 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 14.15 | 2.08 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,200 | 12.16 | 2.34 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 11.85 | 1.88 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,900 | 11.80 | 2.00 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,600 | 11.04 | 2.40 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 10.74 | 1.85 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $5,100 | 10.64 | 2.09 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,200 | 10.46 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,500 | 7.61 | 3.04 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,500 | 7.37 | 2.95 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $3,100 | 8.61 | 2.78 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,800 | 7.34 | 2.62 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,100 | 5.41 | 2.57 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,500 | 6.29 | 2.51 |
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.