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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,600 | 25.34 | 2.64 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $12,200 | 20.92 | 1.71 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $9,000 | 20.81 | 2.31 |
| Zach Eflin | TB | $10,000 | 20.13 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Sears | OAK | $6,000 | 16.93 | 2.82 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,600 | 25.34 | 2.64 |
| Jack Flaherty | STL | $6,900 | 17.42 | 2.52 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,200 | 14.58 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 9.76 | 2.22 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 8.92 | 2.55 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.65 | 1.60 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,500 | 8.62 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 8.92 | 2.55 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.01 | 2.23 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,100 | 11.61 | 1.90 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,300 | 10.17 | 2.37 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.07 | 1.74 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 9.76 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,300 | 7.26 | 3.16 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| Garrett Cooper | MIA | $3,100 | 8.30 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 10.65 | 1.87 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $9,600 | 9.64 | 1.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.40 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 10.86 | 4.02 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 6.72 | 2.92 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.55 |
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 9.80 | 1.51 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 9.79 | 2.00 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 9.38 | 1.59 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $6,200 | 9.37 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,900 | 8.37 | 2.89 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 6.31 | 2.87 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 6.69 | 2.68 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,300 | 5.75 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 10.14 | 1.95 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.27 | 1.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,300 | 9.13 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,800 | 7.85 | 2.80 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,000 | 5.08 | 2.54 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,300 | 8.36 | 2.53 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $3,200 | 7.60 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 13.15 | 1.99 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,800 | 11.23 | 2.34 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,700 | 10.93 | 1.92 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,600 | 10.45 | 1.87 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,700 | 10.40 | 2.21 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $9,400 | 10.21 | 1.09 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,400 | 10.17 | 2.31 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,200 | 10.06 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,000 | 6.98 | 3.49 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $2,200 | 7.44 | 3.38 |
| Sam Hilliard | ATL | $2,100 | 6.76 | 3.22 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 8.22 | 3.16 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,500 | 7.60 | 3.04 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,300 | 6.79 | 2.95 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,300 | 6.66 | 2.90 |
| Mike Tauchman | CHC | $2,900 | 8.40 | 2.90 |
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.