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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | HOU | $9,300 | 19.29 | 2.07 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,500 | 19.25 | 2.03 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,900 | 18.96 | 2.13 |
| Nick Lodolo | CIN | $9,700 | 17.77 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yariel Rodriguez | TOR | $5,000 | 11.79 | 2.36 |
| Joe Boyle | OAK | $6,700 | 15.69 | 2.34 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $6,200 | 13.89 | 2.24 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $8,900 | 18.96 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,000 | 8.59 | 2.15 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,600 | 8.48 | 1.84 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.42 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,900 | 7.74 | 2.67 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,300 | 7.55 | 2.29 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $2,800 | 6.41 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.73 | 1.95 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 9.36 | 1.77 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 9.29 | 1.55 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,800 | 9.25 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,900 | 7.74 | 2.67 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $2,800 | 6.41 | 2.29 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 10.84 | 2.08 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.21 | 1.86 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,100 | 9.20 | 1.80 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,800 | 8.81 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,400 | 7.33 | 3.05 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,800 | 7.66 | 2.73 |
| Joey Wendle | NYM | $2,100 | 5.33 | 2.54 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,100 | 5.31 | 2.53 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,400 | 11.87 | 2.20 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.86 | 1.70 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 9.81 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,500 | 6.98 | 2.79 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,600 | 6.26 | 2.41 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 10.45 | 2.27 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $3,500 | 7.80 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,000 | 9.49 | 1.58 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 8.78 | 1.49 |
| Jordan Westburg | BAL | $4,200 | 8.56 | 2.04 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,500 | 8.51 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.56 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $2,800 | 6.86 | 2.45 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,300 | 5.62 | 2.44 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $3,300 | 7.80 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.51 | 1.77 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,500 | 11.37 | 1.75 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,700 | 11.04 | 2.35 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $5,200 | 10.75 | 2.07 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 10.40 | 1.82 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $5,100 | 10.16 | 1.99 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 10.13 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,400 | 7.45 | 3.10 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,200 | 6.67 | 3.03 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,000 | 8.95 | 2.98 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 9.09 | 2.84 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,800 | 7.93 | 2.83 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.79 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,700 | 7.47 | 2.77 |
| Harrison Bader | NYM | $2,800 | 7.48 | 2.67 |
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.