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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,200 | 25.58 | 2.51 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,700 | 22.12 | 2.07 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,400 | 20.12 | 2.14 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,200 | 20.03 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,200 | 20.03 | 2.78 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,200 | 25.58 | 2.51 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $8,500 | 19.65 | 2.31 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $5,600 | 12.74 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,000 | 8.48 | 2.12 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.17 | 1.99 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,600 | 7.94 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,000 | 6.09 | 3.05 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.80 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,000 | 5.41 | 2.71 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 5.32 | 2.42 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $6,000 | 10.79 | 1.80 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $5,600 | 10.38 | 1.85 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 10.03 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,000 | 6.09 | 3.05 |
| Joey Meneses | WAS | $2,800 | 7.94 | 2.84 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 6.73 | 2.80 |
| Yuli Gurriel | MIA | $2,600 | 7.15 | 2.75 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 10.63 | 1.74 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.27 | 1.72 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $5,900 | 9.25 | 1.57 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $5,300 | 8.60 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | SEA | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,000 | 8.47 | 2.82 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,900 | 7.79 | 2.68 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,100 | 5.62 | 2.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,200 | 9.72 | 1.57 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $5,100 | 9.34 | 1.83 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,200 | 9.22 | 1.77 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $5,400 | 8.70 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,300 | 7.13 | 3.10 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,600 | 7.95 | 3.06 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,300 | 6.51 | 2.83 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $3,300 | 8.42 | 2.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,500 | 9.08 | 2.02 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,000 | 8.68 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $2,700 | 6.73 | 2.49 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,700 | 6.23 | 2.31 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,000 | 8.68 | 2.17 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,600 | 10.87 | 1.94 |
| James Outman | LAD | $4,300 | 10.35 | 2.41 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $6,300 | 10.22 | 1.62 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 10.20 | 1.62 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $4,800 | 10.12 | 2.11 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 9.88 | 1.73 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 9.69 | 1.56 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $5,500 | 9.59 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,800 | 9.55 | 3.41 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 6.27 | 3.14 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 7.44 | 3.10 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,300 | 6.92 | 3.01 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,300 | 6.75 | 2.94 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,500 | 7.23 | 2.89 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,300 | 6.66 | 2.89 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
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.