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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,700 | 20.50 | 2.11 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,400 | 20.11 | 2.14 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,000 | 19.41 | 2.16 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,000 | 18.93 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $7,600 | 18.38 | 2.42 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $7,600 | 17.30 | 2.28 |
| Luis Severino | NYM | $7,400 | 16.23 | 2.19 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,000 | 17.42 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 9.20 | 1.64 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,600 | 8.85 | 1.92 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 8.33 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,000 | 5.08 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 11.16 | 1.96 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 10.22 | 1.97 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $7,200 | 9.48 | 1.32 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,300 | 9.41 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.76 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,600 | 6.88 | 2.65 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.63 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,400 | 9.88 | 2.25 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.62 | 1.85 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 9.05 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Foscue | TEX | $2,000 | 5.56 | 2.78 |
| Jamie Westbrook | BOS | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,800 | 6.89 | 2.46 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 9.05 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 12.29 | 2.01 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 11.85 | 2.08 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,900 | 11.14 | 1.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.02 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 7.64 | 3.32 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,200 | 7.35 | 2.30 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,800 | 8.55 | 2.25 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $3,100 | 6.48 | 2.09 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 11.52 | 1.92 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,800 | 9.98 | 2.08 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.05 | 1.53 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $4,100 | 8.65 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.71 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,300 | 6.02 | 2.62 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,400 | 6.05 | 2.52 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,500 | 8.24 | 2.35 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.34 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 11.31 | 2.06 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $5,600 | 11.03 | 1.97 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,800 | 10.94 | 2.28 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $9,600 | 10.72 | 1.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 10.64 | 1.06 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,100 | 10.43 | 3.36 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,700 | 10.39 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,000 | 7.04 | 3.52 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 7.91 | 3.44 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,100 | 10.43 | 3.36 |
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $4,200 | 14.05 | 3.34 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,500 | 7.77 | 3.11 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 6.21 | 2.96 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.74 |
| Ryan Vilade | DET | $2,200 | 5.94 | 2.70 |
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.