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 | 46.34 | 4.03 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,800 | 40.86 | 3.46 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $11,000 | 40.46 | 3.68 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $9,400 | 34.72 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $6,600 | 27.34 | 4.14 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 46.34 | 4.03 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,400 | 33.24 | 3.96 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $9,400 | 34.72 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $3,800 | 13.38 | 3.52 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.30 | 3.41 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $3,800 | 12.88 | 3.39 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,100 | 12.65 | 3.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,900 | 11.96 | 4.12 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,100 | 8.61 | 4.10 |
| Yuli Gurriel | MIA | $2,300 | 9.43 | 4.10 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,800 | 11.49 | 4.10 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.76 | 3.72 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,900 | 12.90 | 3.31 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.17 | 3.29 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $3,300 | 12.05 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Arroyo | BOS | $2,400 | 9.63 | 4.01 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $2,500 | 9.66 | 3.86 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,500 | 9.59 | 3.84 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $2,800 | 10.69 | 3.82 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,100 | 13.77 | 3.36 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,700 | 13.41 | 3.62 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 12.77 | 3.19 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 12.57 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Zack Short | DET | $2,000 | 7.79 | 3.89 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,100 | 11.91 | 3.84 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 9.01 | 3.75 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,400 | 13.22 | 3.00 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,200 | 12.66 | 3.01 |
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,700 | 12.46 | 4.62 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | ARI | $2,700 | 12.46 | 4.62 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,000 | 12.34 | 4.11 |
| Edwin Ríos | CHC | $2,300 | 9.46 | 4.11 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 15.14 | 4.33 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 14.45 | 3.21 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,700 | 14.20 | 3.84 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,200 | 13.95 | 4.36 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $3,800 | 13.49 | 3.55 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,900 | 13.35 | 3.42 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,500 | 13.32 | 2.96 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,200 | 13.31 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,000 | 8.83 | 4.42 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,000 | 13.08 | 4.36 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,200 | 13.95 | 4.36 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,500 | 10.86 | 4.35 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,500 | 15.14 | 4.33 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,200 | 9.53 | 4.33 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,500 | 10.75 | 4.30 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,500 | 10.53 | 4.21 |
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.