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 | $7,900 | 35.58 | 4.50 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,900 | 33.83 | 3.42 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $9,200 | 31.06 | 3.38 |
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,200 | 30.88 | 4.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,200 | 30.88 | 4.98 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,900 | 35.58 | 4.50 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $6,300 | 26.01 | 4.13 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $8,300 | 29.90 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 13.55 | 3.23 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,100 | 13.49 | 3.29 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,700 | 13.04 | 3.52 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $3,700 | 12.29 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $2,600 | 11.55 | 4.44 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 10.45 | 4.35 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $2,500 | 10.61 | 4.25 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,400 | 9.98 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 15.29 | 4.13 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,400 | 12.82 | 3.77 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 12.44 | 3.27 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,500 | 12.28 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,200 | 9.88 | 4.49 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 15.29 | 4.13 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,700 | 10.96 | 4.06 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 11.22 | 4.01 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.71 | 3.87 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,500 | 13.07 | 3.73 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 12.63 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,100 | 12.34 | 3.98 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,800 | 14.71 | 3.87 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,400 | 9.12 | 3.80 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 14.18 | 3.73 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 13.66 | 3.50 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,000 | 13.13 | 6.57 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,200 | 12.27 | 3.83 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,600 | 12.11 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,000 | 13.13 | 6.57 |
| Graham Pauley | SD | $2,300 | 10.19 | 4.43 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,600 | 10.50 | 4.04 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 18.40 | 4.09 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,100 | 16.76 | 4.09 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,000 | 15.08 | 3.77 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 14.76 | 3.69 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,200 | 14.26 | 4.46 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,300 | 14.14 | 3.29 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 14.14 | 4.71 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 13.59 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 14.14 | 4.71 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,300 | 10.31 | 4.48 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,200 | 14.26 | 4.46 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $2,900 | 12.90 | 4.45 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,200 | 9.64 | 4.38 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,600 | 10.79 | 4.15 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 13.25 | 4.14 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 18.40 | 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.