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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,400 | 25.05 | 2.20 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $12,200 | 24.13 | 1.98 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 20.83 | 2.10 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $9,600 | 19.85 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $5,100 | 13.72 | 2.69 |
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $6,700 | 15.36 | 2.29 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,400 | 25.05 | 2.20 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $8,000 | 17.08 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 9.90 | 2.75 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $7,000 | 9.43 | 1.35 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 8.81 | 1.91 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,300 | 8.39 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 9.90 | 2.75 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
| Christian Vázquez | MIN | $2,300 | 5.68 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 11.65 | 1.88 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 9.90 | 2.75 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 9.83 | 2.89 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $7,000 | 9.43 | 1.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.35 | 3.09 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 9.83 | 2.89 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 9.90 | 2.75 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,300 | 6.16 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 9.38 | 1.68 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $9,400 | 9.37 | 1.00 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $5,100 | 9.36 | 1.84 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy González | CWS | $2,200 | 7.36 | 3.35 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,700 | 7.85 | 2.91 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.67 | 2.90 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,500 | 10.28 | 1.87 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 9.75 | 2.17 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 9.64 | 1.82 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,000 | 9.11 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,500 | 6.62 | 2.65 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 6.77 | 2.51 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $3,000 | 7.41 | 2.47 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,700 | 6.46 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $8,400 | 10.02 | 1.19 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,400 | 9.77 | 1.04 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,100 | 9.30 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,400 | 6.63 | 2.76 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,400 | 9.22 | 2.71 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,800 | 8.49 | 2.23 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,200 | 9.34 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $9,800 | 13.33 | 1.36 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,600 | 12.34 | 1.29 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $9,600 | 11.47 | 1.19 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 11.17 | 1.72 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,600 | 11.05 | 1.97 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $5,600 | 9.94 | 1.78 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $3,300 | 9.62 | 2.92 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,000 | 6.87 | 3.43 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,700 | 9.03 | 3.35 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 7.98 | 3.32 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,000 | 6.57 | 3.29 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,800 | 8.71 | 3.11 |
| Ramón Laureano | OAK | $2,600 | 8.10 | 3.11 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,200 | 6.65 | 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.