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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $10,300 | 40.41 | 3.92 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,700 | 39.84 | 3.72 |
| Michael King | SD | $10,200 | 37.68 | 3.69 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,100 | 36.75 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Eflin | TB | $7,500 | 30.67 | 4.09 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $10,300 | 40.41 | 3.92 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $9,000 | 34.37 | 3.82 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,400 | 31.49 | 3.75 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 13.62 | 3.89 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,000 | 13.46 | 4.49 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,500 | 12.89 | 3.68 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 12.49 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,000 | 13.46 | 4.49 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $2,500 | 10.61 | 4.24 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,400 | 10.15 | 4.23 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $2,700 | 11.24 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,700 | 13.09 | 3.54 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.84 | 4.14 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 12.40 | 4.43 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.33 | 3.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Martínez | CLE | $2,400 | 11.23 | 4.68 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 12.40 | 4.43 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,100 | 12.84 | 4.14 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,600 | 10.30 | 3.96 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,000 | 16.95 | 8.48 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 15.33 | 4.38 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 14.57 | 3.31 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $4,300 | 14.53 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,000 | 16.95 | 8.48 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 15.33 | 4.38 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,600 | 14.25 | 3.96 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,700 | 13.91 | 3.76 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 14.29 | 3.57 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,400 | 13.65 | 3.10 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,700 | 12.86 | 3.48 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,000 | 9.99 | 4.99 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,300 | 9.14 | 3.97 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 14.29 | 3.57 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 17.65 | 3.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 15.09 | 3.59 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,600 | 14.53 | 3.16 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 14.42 | 4.37 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,100 | 13.96 | 3.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.71 | 3.70 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,500 | 13.52 | 3.86 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,300 | 13.39 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | CIN | $2,100 | 9.97 | 4.75 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $3,300 | 14.42 | 4.37 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $3,100 | 13.26 | 4.28 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $2,600 | 11.05 | 4.25 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 10.85 | 4.17 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,400 | 9.93 | 4.14 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,400 | 9.94 | 4.14 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,300 | 9.52 | 4.14 |
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.