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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,800 | 23.09 | 2.36 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,800 | 22.76 | 2.11 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,000 | 20.97 | 2.10 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,600 | 19.94 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $9,800 | 23.09 | 2.36 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $7,500 | 17.58 | 2.34 |
| Joe Ross | MIL | $6,200 | 14.04 | 2.26 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,400 | 18.73 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 9.27 | 1.69 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,400 | 8.83 | 2.01 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,300 | 8.71 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.07 | 2.31 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,100 | 7.10 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 10.88 | 1.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.52 | 1.67 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 9.27 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,800 | 7.93 | 2.83 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,500 | 8.29 | 2.37 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.07 | 2.31 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 10.69 | 1.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,900 | 9.73 | 1.98 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.55 | 1.77 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 9.00 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,000 | 7.43 | 2.48 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,600 | 8.93 | 2.48 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,900 | 6.68 | 2.30 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $4,100 | 8.94 | 2.18 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.31 | 1.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.75 | 1.76 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,700 | 10.31 | 1.81 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,000 | 9.96 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.92 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $2,600 | 6.47 | 2.49 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,800 | 9.72 | 2.03 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.45 | 1.58 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,500 | 9.40 | 1.71 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,700 | 9.13 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,600 | 8.23 | 3.17 |
| Cole Tucker | LAA | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.80 |
| Ehire Adrianza | LAA | $2,500 | 6.32 | 2.53 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,700 | 9.08 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 11.29 | 1.95 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 11.18 | 2.28 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.74 | 1.73 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.65 | 1.69 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $4,800 | 10.38 | 2.16 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,900 | 10.19 | 1.73 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.03 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,600 | 8.58 | 3.30 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,200 | 8.42 | 2.63 |
| Willie Calhoun | LAA | $2,700 | 6.98 | 2.58 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,600 | 9.03 | 2.51 |
| Estevan Florial | CLE | $3,100 | 7.71 | 2.49 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
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.