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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,200 | 25.43 | 2.76 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,900 | 23.90 | 2.41 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,200 | 22.87 | 2.04 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $7,500 | 20.82 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Civale | TB | $7,500 | 20.82 | 2.78 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,200 | 25.43 | 2.76 |
| Eury Perez | MIA | $7,800 | 19.21 | 2.46 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $9,900 | 23.90 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 9.53 | 1.87 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,400 | 9.21 | 2.09 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,100 | 8.84 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,000 | 5.28 | 2.64 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,000 | 7.89 | 2.63 |
| Carlos Perez | CWS | $2,000 | 5.18 | 2.59 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.13 | 1.74 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.13 | 1.66 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.04 | 1.67 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,200 | 10.02 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $2,600 | 7.43 | 2.86 |
| Donovan Solano | MIN | $2,800 | 7.73 | 2.76 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $3,200 | 8.81 | 2.75 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,200 | 5.92 | 2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 11.37 | 1.83 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,900 | 9.80 | 2.00 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,700 | 9.55 | 2.58 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 9.53 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,700 | 7.93 | 2.94 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,700 | 9.55 | 2.58 |
| Adam Frazier | BAL | $2,900 | 7.12 | 2.46 |
| Juniel Querecuto | STL | $2,000 | 4.68 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,300 | 12.02 | 1.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,900 | 10.85 | 1.84 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.50 | 1.59 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,700 | 10.29 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | CLE | $2,000 | 5.39 | 2.69 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 6.91 | 2.38 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $2,800 | 6.26 | 2.24 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $4,100 | 9.15 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,200 | 10.37 | 1.99 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.80 | 2.04 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,600 | 9.49 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,400 | 6.71 | 2.79 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,700 | 7.50 | 2.78 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,300 | 5.85 | 2.54 |
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,800 | 14.74 | 2.17 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,500 | 11.45 | 1.76 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,600 | 11.21 | 2.00 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $4,300 | 10.99 | 2.56 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,600 | 10.48 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.81 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 10.43 | 1.83 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $3,400 | 9.90 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $2,000 | 7.48 | 3.74 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,200 | 7.59 | 3.45 |
| Jose Azocar | SD | $2,100 | 7.12 | 3.39 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,500 | 7.88 | 3.15 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,700 | 8.41 | 3.12 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,000 | 9.29 | 3.10 |
| Andrew Stevenson | MIN | $2,000 | 6.06 | 3.03 |
| Richie Palacios | STL | $2,500 | 7.46 | 2.99 |
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.