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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 23.57 | 2.36 |
| Jesus Luzardo | MIA | $9,900 | 22.79 | 2.30 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,400 | 22.23 | 2.37 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,300 | 21.44 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,400 | 22.23 | 2.37 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,000 | 23.57 | 2.36 |
| Domingo German | NYY | $6,800 | 16.07 | 2.36 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $6,500 | 15.10 | 2.32 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,600 | 9.09 | 2.53 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,200 | 8.87 | 2.11 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 8.75 | 2.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Pina | OAK | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 8.75 | 2.82 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,600 | 9.09 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,200 | 10.79 | 1.74 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,400 | 10.62 | 2.41 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,800 | 9.56 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,100 | 7.66 | 3.65 |
| Ji Man Choi | PIT | $2,300 | 6.97 | 3.03 |
| Manny Pina | OAK | $2,400 | 6.86 | 2.86 |
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $2,900 | 8.18 | 2.82 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,400 | 9.86 | 2.24 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,800 | 9.36 | 1.61 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,100 | 8.96 | 2.18 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 8.79 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.74 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 7.52 | 2.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,300 | 11.01 | 2.08 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 10.78 | 2.29 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,800 | 10.73 | 1.09 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,000 | 9.55 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,300 | 6.64 | 2.89 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,200 | 8.42 | 2.63 |
| Tyler Wade | OAK | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 12.05 | 1.98 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,200 | 10.10 | 1.94 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $8,600 | 10.05 | 1.17 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,300 | 9.81 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 7.26 | 3.30 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,200 | 6.26 | 2.85 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,400 | 5.73 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.89 | 1.86 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,400 | 11.48 | 2.61 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,700 | 10.89 | 1.91 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $9,200 | 10.79 | 1.17 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,200 | 9.85 | 1.89 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $4,600 | 9.85 | 2.14 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 9.67 | 1.61 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,500 | 9.64 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 8.42 | 3.24 |
| Raimel Tapia | MIL | $2,400 | 7.51 | 3.13 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,100 | 6.48 | 3.08 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,500 | 7.56 | 3.02 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,600 | 7.65 | 2.94 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,100 | 6.17 | 2.94 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.88 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,800 | 8.00 | 2.86 |
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.