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 | $10,500 | 23.63 | 2.25 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,500 | 20.89 | 2.20 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,000 | 20.73 | 2.07 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,500 | 19.74 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ross | MIL | $5,800 | 15.67 | 2.70 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $6,600 | 17.05 | 2.58 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,900 | 17.44 | 2.53 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $7,600 | 18.30 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 10.99 | 1.90 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,200 | 9.39 | 2.24 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 9.02 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,700 | 8.81 | 2.38 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,100 | 7.02 | 2.26 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,200 | 9.39 | 2.24 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 10.99 | 1.90 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,200 | 9.39 | 2.24 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,200 | 9.28 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,700 | 8.81 | 2.38 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,200 | 7.45 | 2.33 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,800 | 9.72 | 2.02 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 9.19 | 1.67 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 8.77 | 1.65 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 8.45 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,400 | 5.74 | 2.39 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,200 | 7.53 | 2.35 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
| Jeff McNeil | NYM | $3,000 | 6.33 | 2.11 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.65 | 1.69 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 10.45 | 1.77 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,000 | 10.34 | 1.72 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 9.86 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,600 | 8.81 | 2.45 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,200 | 7.70 | 2.41 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $3,100 | 6.69 | 2.16 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 9.86 | 2.14 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.92 | 1.71 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 9.68 | 1.94 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,300 | 9.07 | 2.11 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,600 | 8.51 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,700 | 6.60 | 2.44 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Jon Berti | NYY | $3,000 | 7.05 | 2.35 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $2,900 | 6.62 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,100 | 12.29 | 2.02 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 11.65 | 1.88 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,800 | 10.62 | 2.79 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 10.46 | 1.97 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 10.32 | 1.61 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,100 | 10.27 | 2.01 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $4,500 | 10.26 | 2.28 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 10.01 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,100 | 9.37 | 3.02 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,000 | 5.82 | 2.91 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,800 | 10.62 | 2.79 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,100 | 8.64 | 2.79 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,200 | 8.31 | 2.60 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,800 | 7.07 | 2.52 |
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.