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 |
20.06 |
2.05 |
Michael Wacha |
KC |
$8,800 |
17.92 |
2.04 |
Kenta Maeda |
DET |
$7,900 |
17.47 |
2.21 |
Joe Ryan |
MIN |
$9,200 |
16.08 |
1.75 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Kenta Maeda |
DET |
$7,900 |
17.47 |
2.21 |
Paul Blackburn |
OAK |
$7,400 |
15.68 |
2.12 |
Kevin Gausman |
TOR |
$9,800 |
20.06 |
2.05 |
Michael Wacha |
KC |
$8,800 |
17.92 |
2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Logan O’Hoppe |
LAA |
$3,900 |
9.50 |
2.44 |
Adley Rutschman |
BAL |
$4,700 |
8.90 |
1.89 |
William Contreras |
MIL |
$4,400 |
8.25 |
1.88 |
J.T. Realmuto |
PHI |
$4,300 |
8.12 |
1.89 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Shea Langeliers |
OAK |
$2,400 |
6.88 |
2.86 |
Ivan Herrera |
STL |
$2,500 |
6.97 |
2.79 |
James McCann |
BAL |
$2,400 |
6.50 |
2.71 |
Logan O’Hoppe |
LAA |
$3,900 |
9.50 |
2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bryce Harper |
PHI |
$5,500 |
11.41 |
2.07 |
Yandy Diaz |
TB |
$5,700 |
10.50 |
1.84 |
Freddie Freeman |
LAD |
$6,100 |
10.39 |
1.70 |
Christian Encarnacion-Strand |
CIN |
$3,900 |
9.79 |
2.51 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Shea Langeliers |
OAK |
$2,400 |
6.88 |
2.86 |
Ivan Herrera |
STL |
$2,500 |
6.97 |
2.79 |
James McCann |
BAL |
$2,400 |
6.50 |
2.71 |
Daniel Vogelbach |
TOR |
$3,000 |
7.53 |
2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$5,200 |
10.96 |
2.11 |
Ozzie Albies |
ATL |
$5,400 |
10.34 |
1.92 |
Ketel Marte |
ARI |
$5,000 |
9.80 |
1.96 |
Marcus Semien |
TEX |
$4,900 |
9.75 |
1.99 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Pablo Reyes |
BOS |
$2,700 |
7.60 |
2.82 |
Colt Keith |
DET |
$2,500 |
6.87 |
2.75 |
Brice Turang |
MIL |
$3,000 |
7.58 |
2.53 |
Nick Loftin |
KC |
$3,200 |
7.58 |
2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Bobby Witt Jr. |
KC |
$6,200 |
11.47 |
1.85 |
Corey Seager |
TEX |
$5,800 |
10.92 |
1.88 |
Gunnar Henderson |
BAL |
$4,900 |
10.47 |
2.14 |
Elly De La Cruz |
CIN |
$5,000 |
9.93 |
1.99 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Josh Smith |
TEX |
$2,300 |
5.83 |
2.54 |
Nick Allen |
OAK |
$2,300 |
5.06 |
2.20 |
Gunnar Henderson |
BAL |
$4,900 |
10.47 |
2.14 |
Brayan Rocchio |
CLE |
$2,700 |
5.67 |
2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Isaac Paredes |
TB |
$5,000 |
10.06 |
2.01 |
Austin Riley |
ATL |
$5,500 |
9.36 |
1.70 |
Christopher Morel |
CHC |
$4,600 |
9.14 |
1.99 |
Maikel Garcia |
KC |
$4,100 |
9.13 |
2.23 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Oliver Dunn |
MIL |
$2,100 |
6.26 |
2.98 |
Gio Urshela |
DET |
$2,900 |
7.45 |
2.57 |
Luis Rengifo |
LAA |
$3,600 |
8.59 |
2.39 |
Nick Madrigal |
CHC |
$2,700 |
6.41 |
2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Ronald Acuna Jr. |
ATL |
$6,400 |
11.91 |
1.86 |
Yordan Alvarez |
HOU |
$5,600 |
11.52 |
2.06 |
Adolis Garcia |
TEX |
$5,200 |
11.42 |
2.20 |
Nolan Jones |
COL |
$5,400 |
10.79 |
2.00 |
Christian Yelich |
MIL |
$4,900 |
10.64 |
2.17 |
Taylor Ward |
LAA |
$4,500 |
10.50 |
2.33 |
Juan Soto |
NYY |
$6,100 |
10.34 |
1.70 |
Kyle Schwarber |
PHI |
$5,000 |
10.22 |
2.04 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Tyrone Taylor |
NYM |
$2,700 |
8.26 |
3.06 |
Kevin Pillar |
CWS |
$2,400 |
6.58 |
2.74 |
Will Benson |
CIN |
$3,700 |
9.72 |
2.63 |
Nick Martini |
CIN |
$3,500 |
8.99 |
2.57 |
Nelson Velazquez |
KC |
$3,600 |
9.07 |
2.52 |
Edward Olivares |
PIT |
$3,300 |
8.15 |
2.47 |
Matt Wallner |
MIN |
$3,200 |
7.82 |
2.44 |
Parker Meadows |
DET |
$3,500 |
8.34 |
2.38 |
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.