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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $11,400 | 24.10 | 2.11 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 23.69 | 2.26 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $12,000 | 23.19 | 1.93 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $10,000 | 18.70 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Walston | ARI | $4,000 | 12.64 | 3.16 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,000 | 18.20 | 2.27 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 23.69 | 2.26 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $6,900 | 15.42 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $9,200 | 10.19 | 1.11 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $9,000 | 9.92 | 1.10 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 9.85 | 1.70 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 9.47 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.48 | 2.65 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 5.32 | 2.53 |
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 8.33 | 2.52 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $10,000 | 12.06 | 1.21 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $9,200 | 10.19 | 1.11 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $9,000 | 9.92 | 1.10 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 9.85 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 8.48 | 2.65 |
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,100 | 5.32 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,800 | 9.59 | 2.00 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.27 | 1.82 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,700 | 9.26 | 2.50 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,800 | 9.04 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.58 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $3,700 | 9.26 | 2.50 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,400 | 5.68 | 2.37 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,500 | 7.78 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.76 | 1.84 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,000 | 10.51 | 1.75 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 9.98 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 8.45 | 2.56 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,200 | 5.12 | 2.33 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,900 | 6.58 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 12.48 | 2.08 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 10.11 | 2.25 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 9.47 | 1.66 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $9,800 | 8.69 | 0.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,600 | 6.16 | 2.37 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 10.11 | 2.25 |
| Zack Short | ATL | $2,400 | 5.28 | 2.20 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.12 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 12.52 | 1.99 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,400 | 11.95 | 1.87 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,800 | 10.84 | 2.85 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,100 | 10.57 | 1.73 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,500 | 10.51 | 1.91 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,600 | 10.38 | 1.08 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 10.30 | 1.78 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 10.06 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,800 | 10.84 | 2.85 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 7.65 | 2.73 |
| Jacob Hurtubise | CIN | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.65 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,600 | 9.52 | 2.65 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,400 | 6.31 | 2.63 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,400 | 6.27 | 2.61 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,300 | 8.47 | 2.57 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,200 | 8.10 | 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.