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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,500 | 23.97 | 2.52 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,200 | 23.14 | 2.27 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,200 | 22.76 | 2.47 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,000 | 19.65 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,500 | 23.97 | 2.52 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,200 | 22.76 | 2.47 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,200 | 23.14 | 2.27 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $7,600 | 16.81 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,400 | 8.44 | 1.92 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,200 | 8.19 | 1.95 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,600 | 7.93 | 2.20 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.51 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,400 | 5.94 | 2.47 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.01 | 2.41 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,000 | 4.82 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 9.53 | 1.62 |
| Ryan O’Hearn | BAL | $4,000 | 9.03 | 2.26 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,600 | 8.69 | 2.41 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,400 | 8.44 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Villar | SF | $2,000 | 6.60 | 3.30 |
| Andrew Knizner | TEX | $2,000 | 5.03 | 2.51 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,400 | 5.94 | 2.47 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,000 | 4.82 | 2.41 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,800 | 9.37 | 2.47 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 8.61 | 1.91 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,600 | 8.43 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | BAL | $2,800 | 7.04 | 2.52 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,800 | 9.37 | 2.47 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,300 | 7.33 | 2.22 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,000 | 8.80 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.49 | 2.05 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,300 | 10.48 | 1.98 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 10.38 | 1.65 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,500 | 8.82 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,800 | 8.30 | 2.97 |
| Nick Ahmed | LAD | $2,000 | 5.53 | 2.77 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,400 | 8.32 | 2.45 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.38 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.33 | 1.53 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,400 | 9.07 | 2.06 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $4,300 | 8.86 | 2.06 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,800 | 8.77 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SD | $3,100 | 8.06 | 2.60 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.15 | 2.45 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,500 | 5.78 | 2.31 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 6.38 | 2.13 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 11.73 | 2.13 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 10.73 | 2.55 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,900 | 10.41 | 2.12 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $5,000 | 10.23 | 2.05 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 9.99 | 1.72 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,700 | 9.73 | 2.07 |
| Jurickson Profar | SD | $4,600 | 9.49 | 2.06 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,900 | 9.19 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $3,000 | 8.40 | 2.80 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 10.73 | 2.55 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,100 | 7.77 | 2.51 |
| Colton Cowser | BAL | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
| Bryce Johnson | SD | $2,100 | 4.91 | 2.34 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $3,400 | 7.89 | 2.32 |
| Wenceel Perez | DET | $4,000 | 9.01 | 2.25 |
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.