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 | $10,500 | 25.55 | 2.43 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,500 | 23.65 | 2.49 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,700 | 21.26 | 2.19 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,000 | 19.58 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,500 | 23.65 | 2.49 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $6,800 | 16.69 | 2.45 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,500 | 25.55 | 2.43 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $8,200 | 18.70 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 10.53 | 2.29 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,300 | 9.35 | 2.17 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,500 | 8.77 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,100 | 7.04 | 3.35 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.65 |
| Alex Jackson | TB | $2,100 | 5.41 | 2.57 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,600 | 10.53 | 2.29 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.69 | 1.64 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,300 | 9.35 | 2.17 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,100 | 7.04 | 3.35 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.65 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,900 | 7.65 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,600 | 11.32 | 2.02 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 10.39 | 2.31 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.17 | 1.70 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,400 | 9.11 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $3,600 | 8.86 | 2.46 |
| Travis Blankenhorn | WSH | $2,000 | 4.87 | 2.43 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,200 | 7.59 | 2.37 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,500 | 8.27 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 13.39 | 2.09 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 12.22 | 1.97 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.56 | 1.85 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 10.04 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,500 | 6.96 | 2.79 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,800 | 10.04 | 2.64 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,800 | 7.16 | 2.56 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.20 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 11.08 | 1.85 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 10.08 | 2.80 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,300 | 9.47 | 1.79 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,500 | 9.32 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,600 | 10.08 | 2.80 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,200 | 5.99 | 2.72 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $3,000 | 7.70 | 2.57 |
| Justin Turner | SEA | $3,200 | 7.30 | 2.28 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.13 | 1.87 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,700 | 11.77 | 2.06 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 11.17 | 1.83 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $5,300 | 11.07 | 2.09 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,000 | 11.06 | 2.76 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 10.83 | 1.87 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,800 | 10.81 | 1.86 |
| Randy Arozarena | SEA | $4,800 | 10.27 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,300 | 7.43 | 3.23 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,300 | 7.19 | 3.12 |
| Austin Hays | PHI | $2,900 | 8.43 | 2.91 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,000 | 11.06 | 2.76 |
| Harold Ramirez | WSH | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,100 | 5.42 | 2.58 |
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.