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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $10,000 | 22.59 | 2.26 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $10,000 | 20.77 | 2.08 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,700 | 20.27 | 2.33 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,600 | 20.26 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $7,200 | 18.08 | 2.51 |
| Jack Flaherty | STL | $6,600 | 16.02 | 2.43 |
| Eury Pérez | MIA | $8,100 | 19.57 | 2.42 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,700 | 20.27 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,000 | 8.41 | 2.10 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,700 | 8.35 | 2.26 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 8.18 | 1.54 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 8.14 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Piña | OAK | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.70 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 6.09 | 2.43 |
| Riley Adams | WAS | $3,000 | 7.08 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,400 | 10.57 | 1.96 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,000 | 10.18 | 2.55 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 9.09 | 1.44 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,200 | 8.72 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,400 | 7.03 | 2.93 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,400 | 7.02 | 2.92 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,400 | 6.81 | 2.84 |
| Manny Piña | OAK | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 9.88 | 1.67 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,400 | 9.52 | 1.76 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 9.26 | 1.52 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,200 | 9.08 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,500 | 8.33 | 2.38 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $3,100 | 6.80 | 2.19 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,000 | 8.42 | 2.10 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,400 | 10.41 | 1.63 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 9.77 | 1.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,800 | 9.15 | 1.91 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,400 | 9.08 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,400 | 9.08 | 2.67 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 6.59 | 2.64 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 8.53 | 2.59 |
| Tyler Wade | OAK | $2,600 | 6.61 | 2.54 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.74 | 1.62 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $3,000 | 7.07 | 2.36 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,200 | 7.42 | 2.32 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,000 | 10.84 | 2.17 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,800 | 10.71 | 1.85 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,200 | 10.70 | 1.73 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,200 | 10.63 | 2.04 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $5,300 | 10.33 | 1.95 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,100 | 9.94 | 1.95 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,600 | 9.82 | 2.14 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,100 | 9.28 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $2,000 | 7.69 | 3.84 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,300 | 8.23 | 3.58 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $2,600 | 8.70 | 3.35 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,200 | 7.33 | 3.33 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,500 | 7.88 | 3.15 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 8.76 | 3.13 |
| Billy McKinney | NYY | $2,000 | 6.14 | 3.07 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,800 | 8.37 | 2.99 |
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.