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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $12,000 | 20.42 | 1.70 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 19.85 | 2.01 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $8,900 | 15.33 | 1.72 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,400 | 14.02 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 19.85 | 2.01 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $7,400 | 14.02 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $6,500 | 12.10 | 1.86 |
| Jake Irvin | WAS | $6,100 | 11.17 | 1.83 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elias Díaz | COL | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,900 | 8.87 | 1.81 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,900 | 8.67 | 1.77 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,700 | 8.46 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 6.60 | 3.14 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 8.29 | 3.07 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,400 | 6.90 | 2.87 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.80 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 9.59 | 1.78 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,900 | 9.59 | 1.96 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $4,900 | 9.17 | 1.87 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 8.90 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $2,200 | 7.76 | 3.53 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,400 | 7.56 | 3.15 |
| Matt Carpenter | SD | $2,700 | 8.50 | 3.15 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,100 | 6.60 | 3.14 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,700 | 9.58 | 2.04 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,300 | 9.19 | 1.73 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,800 | 9.06 | 3.23 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,400 | 8.98 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,800 | 9.06 | 3.23 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,700 | 6.44 | 2.38 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,500 | 5.64 | 2.26 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,700 | 9.58 | 2.04 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | STL | $3,200 | 10.03 | 3.13 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,600 | 9.43 | 2.62 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,000 | 8.84 | 1.77 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,000 | 8.76 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul DeJong | STL | $3,200 | 10.03 | 3.13 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,500 | 6.81 | 2.72 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,600 | 9.43 | 2.62 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,100 | 7.52 | 2.43 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,900 | 8.54 | 2.19 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,700 | 8.39 | 2.27 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,800 | 7.98 | 1.66 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $7,000 | 7.94 | 1.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,800 | 7.05 | 2.52 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.46 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,200 | 7.28 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.73 | 1.83 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,800 | 11.67 | 2.01 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.77 | 1.66 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $4,100 | 10.60 | 2.58 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,900 | 10.36 | 1.76 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $8,400 | 10.34 | 1.23 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.23 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Davis | MIA | $2,200 | 7.41 | 3.37 |
| Michael Conforto | SF | $3,100 | 9.87 | 3.18 |
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,100 | 6.59 | 3.14 |
| Óscar Mercado | STL | $2,100 | 6.48 | 3.09 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,100 | 6.43 | 3.06 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $2,700 | 8.26 | 3.06 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 6.06 | 3.03 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.35 | 3.02 |
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.