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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 20.78 | 2.19 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,300 | 17.18 | 1.85 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,700 | 16.15 | 2.10 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $8,300 | 15.85 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 20.78 | 2.19 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,700 | 16.15 | 2.10 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $8,300 | 15.85 | 1.91 |
| Casey Mize | DET | $7,200 | 13.68 | 1.90 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 7.46 | 2.26 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,500 | 7.36 | 2.10 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $3,400 | 6.90 | 2.03 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,200 | 5.24 | 2.38 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.28 | 2.29 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,300 | 7.46 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Busch | CHC | $4,700 | 10.70 | 2.28 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 9.15 | 1.87 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 8.37 | 2.32 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,800 | 7.65 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rortvedt | LAD | $2,200 | 5.24 | 2.38 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,600 | 8.37 | 2.32 |
| Carlos Narvaez | BOS | $3,000 | 6.87 | 2.29 |
| Freddy Fermin | SD | $2,300 | 5.28 | 2.29 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,000 | 8.46 | 1.69 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $4,100 | 7.58 | 1.85 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 7.06 | 2.52 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,000 | 8.57 | 2.14 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,900 | 5.79 | 2.00 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 6.05 | 1.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $4,800 | 9.16 | 1.91 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,200 | 8.05 | 1.55 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,600 | 7.47 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Baez | DET | $2,500 | 6.22 | 2.49 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,900 | 6.66 | 2.30 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $4,600 | 9.53 | 2.07 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $3,600 | 7.47 | 2.07 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,500 | 9.99 | 1.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 8.86 | 2.01 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 8.78 | 1.72 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,400 | 8.18 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,400 | 7.08 | 2.95 |
| Matt Shaw | CHC | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 8.86 | 2.01 |
| Ryan McMahon | NYY | $3,300 | 6.32 | 1.91 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 12.35 | 2.06 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,300 | 9.71 | 1.83 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,100 | 9.49 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $5,400 | 8.91 | 1.65 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,300 | 8.84 | 2.06 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,000 | 8.56 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Eaton | BOS | $2,600 | 6.50 | 2.50 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.39 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,100 | 9.49 | 2.31 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| George Valera | CLE | $3,200 | 7.15 | 2.24 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,000 | 8.56 | 2.14 |
| Gavin Lux | CIN | $3,000 | 6.39 | 2.13 |
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.