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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,500 | 21.11 | 2.01 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,500 | 21.07 | 2.22 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 20.93 | 2.33 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,500 | 20.73 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Hill | PIT | $5,800 | 13.83 | 2.38 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,000 | 20.93 | 2.33 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $6,600 | 15.33 | 2.32 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,500 | 21.07 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 8.48 | 1.70 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.42 | 2.05 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,100 | 8.16 | 1.99 |
| Elias Díaz | COL | $4,400 | 8.15 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,100 | 5.82 | 2.77 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
| Jose Trevino | NYY | $2,500 | 6.58 | 2.63 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,300 | 5.85 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,600 | 10.99 | 1.96 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,400 | 9.17 | 2.08 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $6,100 | 9.04 | 1.48 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 9.03 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,400 | 8.20 | 3.42 |
| Eric Hosmer | CHC | $2,100 | 6.42 | 3.06 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,300 | 6.79 | 2.95 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,700 | 7.67 | 2.84 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,900 | 11.10 | 1.88 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,400 | 10.93 | 2.02 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $4,200 | 9.38 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,700 | 7.45 | 2.76 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.63 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,100 | 7.89 | 2.54 |
| Luis García | WAS | $2,600 | 6.53 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,500 | 10.24 | 2.28 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,800 | 9.41 | 2.48 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,500 | 9.26 | 2.06 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,900 | 9.19 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,300 | 6.76 | 2.94 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,600 | 6.65 | 2.56 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 6.89 | 2.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 10.15 | 2.16 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $5,700 | 10.11 | 1.77 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,200 | 9.93 | 1.60 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.55 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 8.90 | 3.07 |
| Mike Brosseau | MIL | $2,500 | 7.22 | 2.89 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $2,900 | 7.71 | 2.66 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 6.04 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 12.17 | 2.17 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $4,900 | 11.61 | 2.37 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,700 | 10.67 | 1.87 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,900 | 10.36 | 1.76 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,100 | 10.14 | 1.66 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,100 | 10.06 | 1.97 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,200 | 10.04 | 1.62 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.01 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,100 | 7.67 | 3.65 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,200 | 7.21 | 3.28 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,300 | 7.17 | 3.12 |
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,100 | 6.50 | 3.09 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.49 | 3.09 |
| Miguel Andujar | PIT | $2,300 | 7.04 | 3.06 |
| Henry Ramos | CIN | $2,600 | 7.75 | 2.98 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,300 | 6.74 | 2.93 |
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.