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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,500 | 23.28 | 2.22 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,200 | 21.70 | 2.13 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $7,200 | 18.91 | 2.63 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,000 | 18.41 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $7,200 | 18.91 | 2.63 |
| Taijuan Walker | PHI | $8,000 | 18.41 | 2.30 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,500 | 23.28 | 2.22 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,200 | 21.70 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,000 | 9.57 | 2.39 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.42 | 2.09 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,400 | 8.55 | 1.58 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,600 | 6.87 | 2.64 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,200 | 7.74 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 9.79 | 1.58 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 9.63 | 4.81 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,000 | 9.57 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,000 | 9.63 | 4.81 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,700 | 7.49 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,000 | 8.06 | 2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,200 | 10.19 | 2.43 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,300 | 10.08 | 1.60 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,200 | 9.62 | 1.85 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,400 | 9.01 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,700 | 7.24 | 2.68 |
| Vidal Brujan | TB | $2,000 | 5.21 | 2.61 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,200 | 5.65 | 2.57 |
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,300 | 5.60 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.23 | 1.87 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,500 | 10.34 | 2.30 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.23 | 1.55 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,700 | 10.09 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,600 | 9.23 | 3.55 |
| Kyren Paris | LAA | $2,100 | 5.92 | 2.82 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 5.01 | 2.51 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,400 | 5.75 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,300 | 10.21 | 2.37 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,500 | 9.38 | 1.71 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.08 | 1.62 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 8.83 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.52 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,600 | 6.31 | 2.43 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 6.92 | 2.39 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,300 | 10.21 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,400 | 12.59 | 1.97 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 11.54 | 2.10 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,300 | 11.02 | 2.56 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.73 | 1.88 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | SEA | $4,600 | 10.28 | 2.24 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,000 | 10.20 | 2.55 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 9.94 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,700 | 10.76 | 3.98 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,100 | 6.41 | 3.05 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,500 | 7.59 | 3.03 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $2,500 | 7.15 | 2.86 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,800 | 7.75 | 2.77 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,400 | 6.53 | 2.72 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Trayce Thompson | CWS | $2,700 | 7.01 | 2.60 |
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.