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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,800 | 20.77 | 2.12 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $8,800 | 16.35 | 1.86 |
| Brandon Pfaadt | ARI | $8,300 | 15.84 | 1.91 |
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $8,200 | 15.33 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,800 | 20.77 | 2.12 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $6,700 | 13.98 | 2.09 |
| Colin Rea | MIL | $6,500 | 12.71 | 1.96 |
| Daulton Jefferies | SF | $4,000 | 7.74 | 1.94 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $7,400 | 9.61 | 1.30 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,200 | 9.04 | 2.15 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $4,100 | 8.82 | 2.15 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,700 | 8.67 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $9,400 | 9.89 | 1.05 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,200 | 9.85 | 1.89 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $7,400 | 9.61 | 1.30 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,500 | 9.58 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,300 | 6.44 | 2.80 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,100 | 5.63 | 2.68 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $3,000 | 7.92 | 2.64 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $9,800 | 11.71 | 1.20 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,300 | 10.69 | 2.02 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,400 | 10.57 | 2.40 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,700 | 10.02 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 8.74 | 2.65 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,400 | 10.57 | 2.40 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,300 | 7.71 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.08 | 1.76 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,800 | 10.20 | 2.12 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,100 | 9.87 | 1.93 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 9.47 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Shewmake | CWS | $2,000 | 7.28 | 3.64 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,800 | 7.69 | 2.75 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.62 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.82 | 1.82 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.79 | 1.66 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,300 | 9.59 | 2.23 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,500 | 9.58 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Pauley | SD | $2,200 | 8.08 | 3.67 |
| Michael Busch | CHC | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $3,200 | 7.42 | 2.32 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,300 | 9.59 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 13.02 | 2.00 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 12.39 | 2.03 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,800 | 11.51 | 1.98 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $5,300 | 11.27 | 2.13 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 11.18 | 1.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 10.91 | 1.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,300 | 10.52 | 1.67 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,900 | 8.31 | 2.86 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,300 | 6.50 | 2.83 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $3,200 | 8.84 | 2.76 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,900 | 7.82 | 2.70 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,800 | 9.82 | 2.59 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,800 | 9.76 | 2.57 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $3,500 | 8.86 | 2.53 |
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.