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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,300 | 22.52 | 2.42 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,200 | 20.82 | 2.26 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,000 | 20.80 | 2.31 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,400 | 20.55 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $6,700 | 16.67 | 2.49 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $5,500 | 13.33 | 2.42 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,300 | 22.52 | 2.42 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $9,000 | 20.80 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 9.34 | 1.99 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,200 | 9.22 | 1.77 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 8.93 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 5.41 | 2.57 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.04 | 2.52 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 11.17 | 1.83 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,900 | 9.38 | 1.91 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 9.34 | 1.99 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,200 | 9.22 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Villar | SF | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.55 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,000 | 8.38 | 2.79 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,000 | 5.26 | 2.63 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 5.41 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.27 | 1.87 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 9.33 | 1.79 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,600 | 9.13 | 2.54 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 8.95 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | BAL | $3,000 | 8.55 | 2.85 |
| Jamie Westbrook | BOS | $2,500 | 6.75 | 2.70 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,600 | 9.13 | 2.54 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,300 | 7.45 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 13.09 | 2.08 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 12.23 | 1.94 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,500 | 11.98 | 1.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 11.37 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,700 | 7.79 | 2.89 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,100 | 8.43 | 2.72 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.55 |
| Nick Ahmed | LAD | $2,500 | 6.02 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,100 | 10.74 | 2.11 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,100 | 9.48 | 1.55 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 9.25 | 1.54 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,100 | 9.06 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,300 | 5.97 | 2.60 |
| Cavan Biggio | LAD | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,800 | 6.54 | 2.34 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,100 | 9.06 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 12.66 | 2.11 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,300 | 11.65 | 2.20 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,900 | 11.46 | 2.94 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,500 | 11.38 | 2.53 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $4,500 | 11.12 | 2.47 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,900 | 10.81 | 1.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 10.67 | 1.67 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 10.30 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,900 | 11.46 | 2.94 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 6.12 | 2.92 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,300 | 6.67 | 2.90 |
| Derek Hill | SF | $2,400 | 6.78 | 2.83 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,300 | 6.49 | 2.82 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $3,100 | 8.60 | 2.77 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,800 | 7.63 | 2.72 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $3,100 | 8.34 | 2.69 |
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.