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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,200 | 22.34 | 2.19 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,000 | 20.55 | 1.87 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,200 | 20.36 | 1.82 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,600 | 19.80 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. France | HOU | $7,000 | 17.30 | 2.47 |
| Rich Hill | PIT | $6,700 | 16.42 | 2.45 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $7,000 | 16.18 | 2.31 |
| Trevor Williams | WAS | $5,800 | 12.68 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.74 | 1.95 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.82 | 1.80 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 8.78 | 2.74 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $9,600 | 8.50 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,900 | 8.21 | 2.83 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,200 | 8.78 | 2.74 |
| Austin Hedges | PIT | $2,100 | 5.36 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 10.26 | 1.65 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 9.74 | 1.95 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,300 | 9.31 | 1.48 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,800 | 8.91 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.23 | 3.05 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,000 | 5.99 | 3.00 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,300 | 6.77 | 2.94 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 10.22 | 2.13 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.83 | 1.97 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,900 | 9.62 | 1.96 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $5,500 | 9.45 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibáñez | DET | $2,100 | 6.56 | 3.12 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,000 | 6.16 | 3.08 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,400 | 7.36 | 3.07 |
| Coco Montes | COL | $2,500 | 7.43 | 2.97 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,600 | 10.56 | 1.89 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,000 | 10.50 | 1.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 9.73 | 1.80 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,700 | 9.47 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Velazquez | LAA | $2,000 | 6.64 | 3.32 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,200 | 9.16 | 2.86 |
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,700 | 6.84 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,700 | 9.46 | 2.01 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.12 | 1.57 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,500 | 8.56 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Bride | OAK | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.74 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
| Jake Burger | CWS | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,400 | 7.60 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 12.37 | 2.29 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.14 | 1.84 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,500 | 11.94 | 1.84 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,600 | 10.80 | 3.00 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $4,600 | 10.62 | 2.31 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,000 | 10.04 | 2.01 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $5,200 | 9.78 | 1.88 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,200 | 9.69 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 7.31 | 3.65 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,000 | 7.01 | 3.51 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 7.27 | 3.30 |
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,200 | 7.24 | 3.29 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,000 | 6.54 | 3.27 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,800 | 9.10 | 3.25 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 6.41 | 3.21 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,000 | 6.31 | 3.16 |
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.