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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,300 | 19.69 | 2.37 |
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $7,500 | 17.83 | 2.38 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,800 | 17.74 | 2.02 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $9,000 | 17.64 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $7,500 | 17.83 | 2.38 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,300 | 19.69 | 2.37 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,200 | 15.28 | 2.12 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,700 | 16.23 | 2.11 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 8.88 | 2.11 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,800 | 8.68 | 2.28 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,600 | 8.45 | 1.84 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.16 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.56 | 2.85 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.16 | 2.55 |
| Tom Murphy | SF | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.22 | 1.68 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,100 | 10.12 | 1.66 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.77 | 1.71 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.23 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.56 | 2.85 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 8.16 | 2.55 |
| Tom Murphy | SF | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,400 | 7.90 | 2.32 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,600 | 11.62 | 2.08 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,400 | 9.93 | 2.26 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.64 | 1.82 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.21 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,300 | 7.56 | 2.29 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,400 | 9.93 | 2.26 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $3,000 | 6.72 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.40 | 1.84 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,800 | 10.63 | 1.83 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 9.81 | 1.63 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 9.49 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alika Williams | PIT | $2,000 | 5.13 | 2.57 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $3,100 | 7.26 | 2.34 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.87 | 2.26 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,500 | 5.22 | 2.09 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,700 | 10.38 | 1.82 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,200 | 9.55 | 4.34 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,300 | 9.52 | 2.21 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.19 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,200 | 9.55 | 4.34 |
| Graham Pauley | SD | $2,700 | 7.21 | 2.67 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,300 | 6.01 | 2.61 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | WSH | $2,600 | 6.74 | 2.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 14.14 | 2.17 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 12.57 | 1.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 11.13 | 1.79 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,600 | 11.03 | 1.97 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,700 | 10.69 | 2.27 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,100 | 10.40 | 2.54 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.22 | 1.82 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.09 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.02 |
| Victor Robles | WSH | $2,400 | 6.93 | 2.89 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,000 | 5.65 | 2.83 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,400 | 6.33 | 2.64 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $3,200 | 8.29 | 2.59 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,800 | 7.13 | 2.55 |
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.