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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $12,000 | 22.18 | 1.85 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,700 | 21.69 | 2.24 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,200 | 19.56 | 2.13 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,200 | 19.35 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,200 | 19.35 | 2.36 |
| Brandon Waddell | NYM | $4,000 | 9.10 | 2.28 |
| Michael King | SD | $9,700 | 21.69 | 2.24 |
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $7,200 | 15.38 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,300 | 8.75 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.52 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $3,400 | 7.94 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.37 | 1.79 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 10.06 | 1.90 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.60 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 6.23 | 2.83 |
| Jake Burger | TEX | $2,700 | 7.65 | 2.83 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.52 |
| Donovan Solano | SEA | $2,000 | 4.96 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,400 | 9.73 | 2.86 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $9,200 | 9.65 | 1.05 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 9.62 | 1.69 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,600 | 9.43 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $3,400 | 9.73 | 2.86 |
| Luis Urias | ATH | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
| Jose Iglesias | SD | $2,700 | 6.44 | 2.39 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,800 | 6.49 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,300 | 10.68 | 2.48 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.55 | 1.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 10.43 | 1.06 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 10.04 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 9.15 | 3.16 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,500 | 6.24 | 2.50 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,300 | 10.68 | 2.48 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $3,600 | 8.06 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 10.51 | 1.78 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 10.10 | 2.15 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $7,000 | 9.70 | 1.39 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,500 | 9.41 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Workman | CWS | $2,000 | 5.60 | 2.80 |
| Ben Williamson | SEA | $3,000 | 7.52 | 2.51 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,400 | 8.43 | 2.48 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.19 | 1.94 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,200 | 11.42 | 2.20 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 11.30 | 1.82 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.27 | 1.85 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $5,100 | 11.17 | 2.19 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,500 | 10.91 | 1.98 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,500 | 10.63 | 2.36 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,400 | 10.56 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Gorski | PIT | $2,000 | 6.54 | 3.27 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 6.52 | 3.26 |
| Ramon Laureano | BAL | $2,300 | 7.40 | 3.22 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,300 | 9.95 | 3.02 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $2,700 | 7.87 | 2.92 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,400 | 6.96 | 2.90 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,400 | 6.87 | 2.86 |
| Isaac Collins | MIL | $2,400 | 6.83 | 2.85 |
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.