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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 26.89 | 2.34 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,000 | 24.33 | 2.43 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,500 | 22.85 | 2.18 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $6,500 | 20.05 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $6,500 | 20.05 | 3.09 |
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $5,300 | 14.88 | 2.81 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,000 | 24.33 | 2.43 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $4,000 | 9.60 | 2.40 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,800 | 9.99 | 2.08 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.79 | 2.14 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 8.55 | 1.71 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 8.43 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 7.28 | 3.17 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.59 | 2.99 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,700 | 6.60 | 2.44 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,500 | 5.92 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,700 | 10.04 | 1.76 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,800 | 9.99 | 2.08 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $4,800 | 9.55 | 1.99 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $5,100 | 9.31 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,300 | 8.81 | 3.83 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 7.28 | 3.17 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.59 | 2.99 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,700 | 7.75 | 2.87 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.32 | 1.81 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,100 | 9.50 | 1.86 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,000 | 9.50 | 1.90 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,700 | 9.07 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WAS | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,700 | 7.06 | 2.62 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,100 | 7.40 | 2.39 |
| Mark Mathias | PIT | $2,700 | 6.33 | 2.35 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,700 | 10.59 | 2.25 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,900 | 10.03 | 1.70 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,800 | 9.93 | 1.71 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,000 | 9.38 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,400 | 7.15 | 2.98 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,700 | 7.10 | 2.63 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,700 | 7.02 | 2.60 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,600 | 6.67 | 2.56 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 9.70 | 1.90 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $5,500 | 9.55 | 1.74 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.32 | 1.79 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 9.03 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Ríos | CHC | $2,200 | 7.11 | 3.23 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,400 | 6.76 | 2.82 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,400 | 6.69 | 2.79 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,400 | 11.26 | 2.08 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.23 | 1.76 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 10.55 | 2.78 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,600 | 10.37 | 2.88 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,000 | 10.26 | 2.57 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,400 | 10.12 | 1.87 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.03 | 1.59 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,200 | 10.01 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 8.17 | 3.55 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,100 | 7.07 | 3.37 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,100 | 6.79 | 3.23 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,000 | 6.45 | 3.22 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 7.57 | 3.15 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,600 | 8.03 | 3.09 |
| José Azocar | SD | $2,000 | 6.09 | 3.04 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,400 | 7.23 | 3.01 |
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.