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 | 25.92 | 2.25 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 24.37 | 2.44 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $11,600 | 23.34 | 2.01 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,500 | 19.18 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $5,600 | 14.41 | 2.57 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $7,500 | 19.18 | 2.56 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 24.37 | 2.44 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 25.92 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,200 | 9.62 | 2.29 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $8,600 | 9.17 | 1.07 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,600 | 8.61 | 1.87 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,800 | 8.43 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 8.01 | 3.48 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,000 | 5.99 | 2.99 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,200 | 6.54 | 2.97 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,000 | 5.47 | 2.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $7,800 | 9.80 | 1.26 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,200 | 9.62 | 2.29 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,400 | 9.47 | 1.75 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,700 | 9.42 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,300 | 8.01 | 3.48 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,300 | 7.81 | 3.39 |
| Jesús Aguilar | OAK | $2,400 | 7.52 | 3.13 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 8.73 | 3.12 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 11.10 | 1.85 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,900 | 9.79 | 2.00 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,600 | 9.31 | 1.41 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,200 | 9.28 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis García | WAS | $2,700 | 8.72 | 3.23 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,600 | 8.11 | 3.12 |
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,600 | 7.68 | 2.96 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,100 | 5.60 | 2.67 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,900 | 9.63 | 1.97 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $3,400 | 9.48 | 2.79 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $6,000 | 9.43 | 1.57 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,200 | 6.82 | 3.10 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $3,400 | 9.48 | 2.79 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,500 | 6.95 | 2.78 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,900 | 8.00 | 2.76 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,300 | 10.15 | 2.36 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.61 | 1.72 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $9,000 | 9.28 | 1.03 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,600 | 8.55 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 6.24 | 2.71 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,400 | 6.00 | 2.50 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,800 | 6.65 | 2.37 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,300 | 10.15 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 11.54 | 2.06 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $5,100 | 11.48 | 2.25 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $10,000 | 10.86 | 1.09 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.79 | 1.86 |
| Alex Verdugo | BOS | $4,800 | 10.41 | 2.17 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,900 | 10.33 | 1.75 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,800 | 10.16 | 2.67 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,200 | 10.13 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raimel Tapia | BOS | $2,100 | 7.51 | 3.58 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,300 | 8.14 | 3.54 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,400 | 7.77 | 3.24 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $2,500 | 8.03 | 3.21 |
| Nelson Velázquez | CHC | $2,600 | 8.17 | 3.14 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,700 | 8.11 | 3.00 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 9.30 | 2.91 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
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.