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 | $10,100 | 20.10 | 1.99 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,300 | 19.50 | 2.35 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 19.21 | 1.94 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,400 | 18.90 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,300 | 19.50 | 2.35 |
| Zach Eflin | BAL | $8,200 | 18.73 | 2.28 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $7,900 | 17.82 | 2.26 |
| Tobias Myers | MIL | $7,300 | 16.16 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.99 | 1.80 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,500 | 8.88 | 1.97 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,700 | 8.48 | 1.80 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,600 | 8.48 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Austin Hedges | CLE | $2,000 | 4.80 | 2.40 |
| Garrett Stubbs | PHI | $2,800 | 6.70 | 2.39 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,600 | 8.48 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 10.08 | 1.80 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,300 | 9.57 | 1.81 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 9.01 | 1.70 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.99 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,100 | 6.51 | 3.10 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,100 | 5.73 | 2.73 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Ty France | CIN | $2,900 | 7.36 | 2.54 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 11.47 | 1.91 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.65 | 1.79 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,100 | 9.21 | 2.25 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,100 | 8.61 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 7.77 | 2.77 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,100 | 8.34 | 2.69 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.15 | 1.99 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,700 | 10.45 | 1.56 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 10.34 | 1.78 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,600 | 10.32 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 7.13 | 2.97 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,500 | 6.46 | 2.59 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 4.38 | 2.19 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,600 | 7.53 | 2.09 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 11.00 | 1.72 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,600 | 9.49 | 1.69 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,600 | 9.34 | 2.03 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $8,800 | 8.87 | 1.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,800 | 7.12 | 2.54 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,200 | 7.63 | 2.39 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,500 | 5.64 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 11.69 | 1.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.20 | 1.87 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,500 | 10.97 | 2.44 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,100 | 10.91 | 1.79 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,200 | 10.90 | 1.76 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,700 | 10.66 | 1.87 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.65 | 1.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.64 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,300 | 7.43 | 3.23 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,000 | 9.33 | 3.11 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,600 | 7.59 | 2.92 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,200 | 9.13 | 2.85 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,800 | 7.85 | 2.81 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,800 | 7.85 | 2.80 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,300 | 9.18 | 2.78 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,400 | 6.46 | 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.