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 | $10,400 | 25.78 | 2.48 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $10,000 | 22.86 | 2.29 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,500 | 20.73 | 2.18 |
| Jake Irvin | WSH | $9,100 | 18.59 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $6,500 | 16.86 | 2.59 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,400 | 25.78 | 2.48 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $10,000 | 22.86 | 2.29 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $7,800 | 17.17 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,800 | 9.22 | 1.59 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,300 | 8.73 | 2.03 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $3,900 | 8.73 | 2.24 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,000 | 5.36 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,300 | 7.98 | 2.42 |
| Rafael Marchan | PHI | $3,000 | 7.06 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 11.07 | 1.94 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.90 | 1.77 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.72 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,100 | 9.50 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Rios | CIN | $2,000 | 5.75 | 2.87 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $3,000 | 8.29 | 2.76 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,600 | 9.80 | 2.72 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,000 | 5.36 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 10.42 | 1.93 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 9.19 | 1.77 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 9.12 | 1.66 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 8.68 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 8.68 | 2.71 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 8.53 | 2.66 |
| Leo Jimenez | TOR | $2,200 | 5.79 | 2.63 |
| Keston Hiura | LAA | $2,500 | 6.38 | 2.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 11.70 | 1.83 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 11.36 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 10.60 | 1.77 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,300 | 10.50 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 6.45 | 2.80 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,500 | 6.13 | 2.45 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,700 | 6.17 | 2.28 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,900 | 6.38 | 2.20 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,200 | 11.51 | 1.86 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 10.14 | 1.61 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,100 | 9.38 | 1.84 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,800 | 8.87 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,400 | 6.70 | 2.79 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,800 | 6.32 | 2.26 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,700 | 7.97 | 2.16 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $6,000 | 11.34 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $5,000 | 11.01 | 2.20 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,900 | 10.78 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.65 | 1.64 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 10.39 | 1.82 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,000 | 10.19 | 2.04 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,900 | 10.16 | 2.60 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 10.15 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $3,300 | 9.65 | 2.93 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,900 | 7.92 | 2.73 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,800 | 7.48 | 2.67 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,900 | 10.16 | 2.60 |
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.