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 | 22.91 | 2.18 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,300 | 22.33 | 2.40 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $7,900 | 21.85 | 2.77 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $9,000 | 21.81 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $7,900 | 21.85 | 2.77 |
| Luis Gil | NYY | $9,000 | 21.81 | 2.42 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $9,300 | 22.33 | 2.40 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,800 | 17.63 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,900 | 8.92 | 1.82 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,200 | 8.64 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,400 | 5.93 | 2.47 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,400 | 8.38 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,700 | 11.35 | 1.99 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 9.43 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $2,100 | 10.50 | 5.00 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Josh Bell | ARI | $3,500 | 8.87 | 2.54 |
| Nathaniel Lowe | TEX | $3,400 | 8.41 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,200 | 11.55 | 1.86 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $4,000 | 8.49 | 2.12 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,700 | 8.48 | 1.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 8.33 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,100 | 8.18 | 2.64 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $4,000 | 8.49 | 2.12 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,600 | 7.26 | 2.02 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,800 | 7.56 | 1.99 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 12.89 | 1.98 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,300 | 11.91 | 1.89 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,600 | 11.02 | 2.40 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,300 | 10.52 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,600 | 7.14 | 2.75 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,600 | 11.02 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 11.46 | 1.91 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,100 | 10.45 | 2.05 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $5,400 | 9.24 | 1.71 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 9.23 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,500 | 7.01 | 2.80 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,300 | 5.85 | 2.54 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $3,800 | 8.52 | 2.24 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 12.79 | 1.85 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 12.21 | 1.91 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,600 | 11.05 | 2.40 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.56 | 1.73 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,500 | 10.28 | 2.28 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,500 | 10.25 | 2.28 |
| Jorge Soler | ATL | $5,200 | 10.17 | 1.96 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,900 | 10.07 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,300 | 8.13 | 3.54 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,000 | 6.56 | 3.28 |
| Steward Berroa | TOR | $2,000 | 6.49 | 3.25 |
| Dylan Carlson | TB | $2,200 | 7.07 | 3.22 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,300 | 6.72 | 2.92 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,700 | 7.76 | 2.87 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,300 | 6.61 | 2.87 |
| Sam Hilliard | COL | $2,700 | 7.72 | 2.86 |
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.