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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,400 | 21.41 | 2.28 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $8,800 | 18.15 | 2.06 |
| Jesus Luzardo | MIA | $9,600 | 17.72 | 1.85 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,200 | 16.68 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,400 | 21.41 | 2.28 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $8,800 | 18.15 | 2.06 |
| Adrian Houser | NYM | $6,800 | 13.90 | 2.04 |
| Spencer Turnbull | PHI | $6,500 | 13.18 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,800 | 9.10 | 2.39 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,800 | 8.94 | 1.86 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,000 | 8.62 | 0.96 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $4,100 | 8.58 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 7.25 | 2.79 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 10.36 | 1.85 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.07 | 1.74 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,900 | 9.46 | 1.60 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,100 | 9.44 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 7.25 | 2.79 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,300 | 8.02 | 2.43 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,400 | 12.06 | 2.23 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 9.86 | 1.86 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.26 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.37 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Shewmake | CWS | $2,100 | 7.36 | 3.50 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,300 | 9.74 | 2.26 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,400 | 12.06 | 2.23 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,200 | 9.14 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.59 | 1.87 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 10.97 | 1.86 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 9.44 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Hampson | KC | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.40 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,300 | 5.45 | 2.37 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 5.98 | 2.30 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 10.78 | 1.93 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 10.20 | 2.27 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,700 | 8.90 | 1.56 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 8.77 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Reyes | BOS | $2,600 | 6.97 | 2.68 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 10.20 | 2.27 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $3,000 | 6.45 | 2.15 |
| J.D. Davis | OAK | $3,700 | 7.94 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 13.27 | 2.04 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 11.92 | 1.89 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,500 | 11.04 | 2.01 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.79 | 1.93 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 10.40 | 1.71 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $4,000 | 10.37 | 2.59 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $9,600 | 10.08 | 1.05 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,800 | 10.03 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Barrosa | ARI | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $4,000 | 10.37 | 2.59 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,400 | 6.07 | 2.53 |
| Victor Scott II | STL | $2,000 | 4.95 | 2.47 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,600 | 8.71 | 2.42 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.39 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,200 | 10.02 | 2.39 |
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.