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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | MIA | $10,200 | 21.43 | 2.10 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 20.48 | 2.09 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,800 | 19.37 | 1.79 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $11,600 | 16.74 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesus Luzardo | MIA | $10,200 | 21.43 | 2.10 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 20.48 | 2.09 |
| Dane Dunning | TEX | $6,300 | 12.63 | 2.00 |
| Matt Manning | DET | $6,800 | 13.60 | 2.00 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.86 | 1.61 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,800 | 8.59 | 2.26 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,300 | 8.18 | 1.90 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,100 | 7.97 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.27 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,500 | 6.37 | 2.55 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,500 | 6.25 | 2.50 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,900 | 6.96 | 2.40 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,200 | 11.44 | 1.84 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,900 | 10.29 | 2.64 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,300 | 10.07 | 2.34 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,800 | 9.17 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,600 | 8.54 | 3.28 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 7.20 | 3.27 |
| Mike Moustakas | LAA | $2,500 | 7.69 | 3.08 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,800 | 8.88 | 1.85 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 8.63 | 1.41 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 7.72 | 3.36 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 8.46 | 3.13 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 8.53 | 2.75 |
| Nicky Lopez | KC | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.72 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,600 | 9.90 | 2.15 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,500 | 9.17 | 1.41 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 8.78 | 3.14 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,000 | 8.74 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,200 | 7.19 | 3.27 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 8.78 | 3.14 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,900 | 8.58 | 2.96 |
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,000 | 5.40 | 2.70 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.42 | 1.60 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.81 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,800 | 7.72 | 2.76 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,700 | 9.14 | 2.47 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $3,100 | 6.73 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,800 | 10.58 | 1.82 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,300 | 10.46 | 2.43 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,900 | 10.43 | 2.67 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,400 | 10.11 | 2.30 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,700 | 9.75 | 2.07 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $4,500 | 9.71 | 2.16 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,800 | 9.66 | 2.54 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,300 | 8.11 | 3.53 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,200 | 7.23 | 3.29 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,600 | 8.53 | 3.28 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,600 | 8.21 | 3.16 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,500 | 7.77 | 3.11 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 7.01 | 3.05 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,600 | 7.82 | 3.01 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,200 | 9.46 | 2.96 |
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.