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 | $10,800 | 25.21 | 2.33 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,400 | 22.05 | 2.12 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,900 | 21.41 | 2.16 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,500 | 18.65 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,800 | 25.21 | 2.33 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $6,500 | 15.01 | 2.31 |
| Max Scherzer | TEX | $8,000 | 18.39 | 2.30 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $8,500 | 18.65 | 2.19 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,100 | 8.58 | 1.68 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,400 | 8.47 | 1.93 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,400 | 8.14 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Driscoll | TB | $2,100 | 7.25 | 3.45 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,200 | 7.66 | 2.39 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $3,500 | 8.32 | 2.38 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,700 | 6.31 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.39 | 1.65 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,600 | 9.19 | 1.64 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $3,700 | 8.73 | 2.36 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,100 | 8.67 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Driscoll | TB | $2,100 | 7.25 | 3.45 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.96 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,800 | 6.93 | 2.48 |
| Justin Turner | SEA | $2,800 | 6.69 | 2.39 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,100 | 10.03 | 1.64 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,100 | 8.52 | 1.67 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 8.26 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | BAL | $2,600 | 8.04 | 3.09 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,300 | 6.98 | 3.04 |
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,300 | 6.43 | 2.79 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 8.26 | 2.58 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,700 | 11.10 | 2.36 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 10.15 | 1.59 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 10.14 | 2.25 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.09 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,100 | 7.67 | 2.47 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,600 | 6.17 | 2.37 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,700 | 11.10 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 10.11 | 2.15 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,400 | 9.95 | 2.26 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,600 | 9.83 | 2.14 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,900 | 9.28 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 6.86 | 2.54 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,200 | 7.85 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 11.97 | 2.18 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 11.24 | 1.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.96 | 2.07 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,700 | 10.94 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.71 | 1.73 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.36 | 1.64 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,700 | 10.24 | 1.53 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $5,800 | 10.22 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,400 | 6.85 | 2.86 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,700 | 10.06 | 2.72 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $3,100 | 8.38 | 2.70 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,000 | 5.33 | 2.66 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,400 | 8.78 | 2.58 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,700 | 6.91 | 2.56 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,600 | 6.64 | 2.56 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 8.04 | 2.51 |
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.