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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $12,000 | 21.72 | 1.81 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $9,600 | 21.12 | 2.20 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,800 | 19.29 | 1.97 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,400 | 18.66 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | KC | $7,100 | 17.37 | 2.45 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $5,900 | 13.77 | 2.33 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $9,600 | 21.12 | 2.20 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,200 | 17.92 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 9.52 | 1.73 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.27 | 1.69 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,800 | 9.14 | 1.90 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.63 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 8.08 | 2.69 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.49 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,700 | 6.63 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,600 | 10.55 | 1.10 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,100 | 9.87 | 1.94 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.65 | 1.72 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 9.52 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,500 | 6.95 | 2.78 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 8.08 | 2.69 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,400 | 6.35 | 2.64 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,200 | 9.12 | 2.17 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 8.72 | 1.68 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,900 | 8.50 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 6.95 | 2.67 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,400 | 6.21 | 2.59 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,100 | 5.41 | 2.57 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,400 | 6.17 | 2.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,500 | 11.78 | 2.14 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.83 | 1.78 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,000 | 10.54 | 1.76 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,900 | 9.75 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,100 | 9.29 | 2.27 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,100 | 7.03 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 11.96 | 1.84 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 9.75 | 1.71 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,500 | 8.94 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.72 | 2.92 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,500 | 8.53 | 2.44 |
| Danny Mendick | CWS | $2,700 | 6.14 | 2.27 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $3,800 | 8.17 | 2.15 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.18 | 1.75 |
| David Fry | CLE | $4,800 | 11.07 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,300 | 11.05 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $9,000 | 11.03 | 1.23 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 10.83 | 1.75 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,300 | 10.09 | 2.35 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,200 | 9.96 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,900 | 8.15 | 2.81 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $3,000 | 7.87 | 2.62 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $2,900 | 7.60 | 2.62 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,200 | 8.18 | 2.56 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.55 |
| Miguel Andujar | OAK | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
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.