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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,100 | 22.67 | 2.24 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $10,500 | 22.44 | 2.14 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,400 | 21.24 | 2.53 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,500 | 20.75 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $8,400 | 21.24 | 2.53 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $8,500 | 20.75 | 2.44 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $10,100 | 22.67 | 2.24 |
| Luis Medina | OAK | $5,500 | 12.11 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,000 | 8.96 | 1.79 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 8.93 | 1.69 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 8.73 | 1.59 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,800 | 8.59 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,400 | 6.48 | 2.70 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $2,900 | 7.42 | 2.56 |
| Ben Rortvedt | TB | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,300 | 11.49 | 1.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 10.45 | 1.80 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,900 | 9.29 | 1.90 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,000 | 8.96 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,300 | 7.67 | 3.33 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $2,600 | 7.26 | 2.79 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,400 | 6.48 | 2.70 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,200 | 5.74 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,500 | 9.86 | 2.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 9.14 | 1.76 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,400 | 9.05 | 2.66 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,900 | 8.96 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,300 | 7.46 | 3.24 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $3,500 | 9.86 | 2.82 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,000 | 8.09 | 2.70 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,400 | 9.05 | 2.66 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 12.15 | 1.90 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 10.79 | 1.77 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $4,100 | 10.77 | 2.63 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,100 | 10.56 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $4,100 | 10.77 | 2.63 |
| Tim Anderson | MIA | $2,100 | 5.44 | 2.59 |
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,200 | 5.57 | 2.53 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.34 | 1.72 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $5,100 | 9.45 | 1.85 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 9.42 | 1.65 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,700 | 8.78 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,400 | 6.77 | 2.82 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.79 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,000 | 4.96 | 2.48 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,400 | 12.20 | 2.26 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,500 | 10.70 | 2.38 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.19 | 1.64 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $6,000 | 10.17 | 1.69 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,300 | 10.14 | 1.91 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,200 | 10.07 | 1.94 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,500 | 9.74 | 2.16 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,900 | 9.71 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 7.71 | 2.97 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,300 | 6.62 | 2.88 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Heston Kjerstad | BAL | $2,000 | 5.59 | 2.80 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,000 | 5.58 | 2.79 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 5.75 | 2.74 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $3,400 | 9.25 | 2.72 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 8.57 | 2.68 |
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.