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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,800 | 21.57 | 2.20 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,000 | 20.23 | 1.84 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $9,400 | 19.09 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,600 | 18.55 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,800 | 21.57 | 2.20 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $6,700 | 13.75 | 2.05 |
| Lance Lynn | LAD | $9,400 | 19.09 | 2.03 |
| Chris Sale | BOS | $8,900 | 17.37 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.56 | 1.75 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.27 | 2.51 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,900 | 8.13 | 2.08 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WAS | $4,500 | 7.91 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,600 | 7.61 | 2.93 |
| Brian O’Keefe | SEA | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.58 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,300 | 10.72 | 1.70 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,200 | 10.29 | 1.98 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 10.22 | 1.93 |
| Joey Meneses | WAS | $4,800 | 9.34 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,600 | 7.61 | 2.93 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,800 | 7.81 | 2.79 |
| Brian O’Keefe | SEA | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 6.72 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,800 | 9.06 | 1.89 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,200 | 7.61 | 2.38 |
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,900 | 5.71 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,200 | 7.61 | 2.38 |
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,900 | 5.71 | 1.97 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $4,800 | 9.06 | 1.89 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 11.76 | 1.99 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,700 | 7.10 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,400 | 5.60 | 2.33 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $4,000 | 8.84 | 2.21 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 11.76 | 1.99 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 8.96 | 1.79 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,200 | 8.68 | 2.07 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,500 | 8.49 | 1.89 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 8.43 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ildemaro Vargas | WAS | $3,000 | 6.46 | 2.15 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,200 | 8.68 | 2.07 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $4,500 | 8.49 | 1.89 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 8.96 | 1.79 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,800 | 12.10 | 2.09 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 10.05 | 1.90 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $5,300 | 9.72 | 1.83 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 9.41 | 1.54 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,400 | 9.18 | 2.09 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 9.12 | 1.47 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,900 | 8.92 | 1.51 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $3,200 | 8.83 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,400 | 7.99 | 3.33 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $2,800 | 8.73 | 3.12 |
| Rafael Ortega | NYM | $2,100 | 6.51 | 3.10 |
| Kyle Lewis | ARI | $2,500 | 7.04 | 2.82 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Stone Garrett | WAS | $3,200 | 8.83 | 2.76 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,800 | 7.70 | 2.75 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.71 |
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.