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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 21.50 | 2.62 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,700 | 20.63 | 1.76 |
| Julio Urias | LAD | $9,200 | 19.62 | 2.13 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $8,700 | 19.54 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 21.50 | 2.62 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,000 | 19.10 | 2.39 |
| Jake Irvin | WAS | $5,100 | 11.46 | 2.25 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $8,700 | 19.54 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | SD | $3,900 | 9.26 | 2.37 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,900 | 8.99 | 2.31 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $3,700 | 8.88 | 2.40 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,000 | 8.71 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
| Ben Rortvedt | NYY | $2,000 | 4.99 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,500 | 11.19 | 1.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,400 | 10.91 | 1.70 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,200 | 9.62 | 1.85 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,000 | 6.10 | 3.05 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,400 | 6.25 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,300 | 10.96 | 1.74 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,400 | 10.78 | 2.00 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.60 | 1.86 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $7,200 | 10.42 | 1.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,300 | 8.39 | 2.54 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,400 | 8.45 | 2.49 |
| Michael Chavis | WAS | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,200 | 7.36 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,400 | 11.87 | 1.85 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 11.85 | 1.94 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,900 | 9.75 | 1.99 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 9.73 | 0.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,500 | 5.94 | 2.37 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,100 | 7.04 | 2.27 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 6.13 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,100 | 10.08 | 2.46 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.56 | 1.65 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,900 | 9.37 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,100 | 10.08 | 2.46 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,700 | 6.28 | 2.33 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,700 | 8.57 | 2.32 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,200 | 5.04 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 12.04 | 1.77 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,700 | 12.02 | 2.11 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,700 | 10.73 | 1.88 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.62 | 1.74 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,200 | 10.57 | 2.03 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $4,900 | 10.48 | 2.14 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $7,600 | 10.34 | 1.36 |
| Whit Merrifield | TOR | $7,800 | 10.32 | 1.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 8.20 | 3.57 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,200 | 7.33 | 3.33 |
| Greg Allen | NYY | $2,000 | 6.64 | 3.32 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 5.90 | 2.95 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | CLE | $2,300 | 6.61 | 2.87 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.78 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,500 | 6.77 | 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.