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 | $11,100 | 21.31 | 1.92 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,200 | 19.85 | 2.16 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,600 | 18.88 | 2.20 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,700 | 18.50 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $7,300 | 18.46 | 2.53 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $5,200 | 12.46 | 2.40 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $7,200 | 16.10 | 2.24 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,600 | 18.88 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,000 | 9.18 | 2.29 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $4,100 | 8.85 | 2.16 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,700 | 8.80 | 2.38 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,500 | 8.56 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,100 | 7.49 | 2.42 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,700 | 8.80 | 2.38 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 7.62 | 2.38 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,400 | 7.92 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 10.13 | 1.78 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.91 | 1.74 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,200 | 9.28 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Joe | PIT | $3,000 | 7.68 | 2.56 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,100 | 7.49 | 2.42 |
| Bobby Dalbec | BOS | $2,400 | 5.72 | 2.38 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,700 | 8.80 | 2.38 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,500 | 11.27 | 1.73 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 10.13 | 1.95 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.81 | 1.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,100 | 7.54 | 2.43 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,200 | 7.59 | 2.37 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $2,600 | 5.96 | 2.29 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,500 | 7.88 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,800 | 9.87 | 2.06 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 9.52 | 1.94 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,300 | 8.97 | 2.09 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 8.87 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.90 | 2.27 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,300 | 5.15 | 2.24 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $3,100 | 6.76 | 2.18 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,500 | 9.87 | 1.79 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.20 | 1.67 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,200 | 9.14 | 2.18 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,300 | 8.74 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $2,400 | 7.12 | 2.97 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,200 | 9.14 | 2.18 |
| J.D. Davis | OAK | $3,700 | 7.55 | 2.04 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,300 | 8.74 | 2.03 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 12.60 | 1.94 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 12.08 | 1.98 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 11.47 | 1.94 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 11.17 | 1.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.91 | 1.88 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $5,200 | 10.86 | 2.09 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,000 | 9.87 | 1.97 |
| Lourdes Gurriel Jr. | ARI | $4,100 | 9.15 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,000 | 5.80 | 2.90 |
| Jose Azocar | SD | $2,300 | 5.94 | 2.58 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $3,400 | 8.66 | 2.55 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,800 | 6.88 | 2.46 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,500 | 6.03 | 2.41 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,200 | 7.29 | 2.28 |
| Richie Palacios | TB | $3,100 | 7.08 | 2.28 |
| Avisail Garcia | MIA | $2,600 | 5.90 | 2.27 |
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.