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 | $11,400 | 38.54 | 3.38 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,600 | 36.80 | 3.47 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,200 | 36.20 | 3.55 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,200 | 35.75 | 3.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,100 | 34.59 | 4.27 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $9,200 | 35.75 | 3.89 |
| Kyle Gibson | BAL | $8,000 | 29.76 | 3.72 |
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $7,400 | 27.05 | 3.66 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 15.31 | 3.73 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,400 | 14.99 | 3.41 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.83 | 3.67 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 12.11 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,400 | 10.70 | 4.46 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,200 | 9.30 | 4.23 |
| Carlos Santana | MIL | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Christian Bethancourt | TB | $2,200 | 8.96 | 4.07 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,100 | 14.68 | 3.58 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 13.84 | 3.95 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,600 | 12.89 | 3.58 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 12.74 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 10.22 | 4.26 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.16 | 4.05 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 12.73 | 3.98 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 13.84 | 3.95 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.46 | 4.21 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.15 | 3.87 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 13.03 | 3.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,200 | 13.46 | 4.21 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,200 | 8.80 | 4.00 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $2,500 | 9.73 | 3.89 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.15 | 3.87 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,100 | 13.44 | 4.33 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,000 | 13.01 | 3.25 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 12.95 | 3.50 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 12.65 | 3.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $2,000 | 11.50 | 5.75 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 9.91 | 4.50 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,100 | 13.44 | 4.33 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,900 | 18.50 | 3.78 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,300 | 16.33 | 3.80 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 16.16 | 3.51 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 15.13 | 3.69 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,000 | 14.57 | 3.64 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,400 | 14.11 | 4.15 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,100 | 13.93 | 3.40 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,300 | 13.57 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,000 | 12.86 | 4.29 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,300 | 9.80 | 4.26 |
| Alexander Canario | CHC | $2,600 | 10.93 | 4.20 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $3,400 | 14.11 | 4.15 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,300 | 13.57 | 4.11 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,800 | 11.51 | 4.11 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 13.54 | 4.10 |
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,400 | 9.81 | 4.09 |
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.