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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $11,500 | 40.39 | 3.51 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,600 | 39.71 | 3.75 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $10,300 | 35.29 | 3.43 |
| Marcus Stroman | NYY | $9,700 | 31.86 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ross | MIL | $6,800 | 30.28 | 4.45 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,100 | 28.38 | 4.00 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,600 | 39.71 | 3.75 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,900 | 28.21 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 12.56 | 3.06 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 12.52 | 4.32 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,400 | 12.11 | 3.56 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $3,700 | 11.99 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,900 | 12.52 | 4.32 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,100 | 8.56 | 4.08 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,700 | 10.92 | 4.05 |
| Garrett Cooper | BOS | $2,300 | 9.13 | 3.97 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 14.34 | 3.68 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.51 | 3.38 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 11.79 | 3.47 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 11.60 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,500 | 11.49 | 4.59 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 9.38 | 4.26 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 10.69 | 4.11 |
| Tyler Black | MIL | $2,600 | 10.17 | 3.91 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,500 | 15.63 | 3.47 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.47 | 3.62 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.77 | 3.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,800 | 12.59 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.77 | 3.75 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,000 | 14.47 | 3.62 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,300 | 11.95 | 3.62 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 8.52 | 3.55 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,400 | 11.67 | 3.43 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.67 | 3.54 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,900 | 11.29 | 2.89 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,200 | 11.09 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,600 | 10.07 | 3.87 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 9.97 | 3.56 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 11.67 | 3.54 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 10.13 | 3.49 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,200 | 15.89 | 3.78 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 15.55 | 3.53 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 14.36 | 3.34 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,200 | 14.21 | 3.38 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,300 | 13.59 | 3.16 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 13.46 | 4.21 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 13.28 | 3.79 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.12 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,900 | 12.70 | 4.38 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,300 | 10.02 | 4.36 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,000 | 8.69 | 4.35 |
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,000 | 8.71 | 4.35 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $2,900 | 12.59 | 4.34 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,300 | 9.82 | 4.27 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 13.46 | 4.21 |
| J.D. Martinez | NYM | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
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.