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 | $12,000 | 23.32 | 1.94 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,200 | 22.12 | 1.81 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,200 | 18.70 | 2.03 |
| Sonny Gray | MIN | $10,000 | 18.27 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $5,500 | 15.05 | 2.74 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $7,800 | 16.59 | 2.13 |
| Martín Pérez | TEX | $8,300 | 16.82 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $9,200 | 18.70 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,100 | 9.90 | 1.94 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,400 | 9.42 | 1.74 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $3,800 | 9.33 | 2.45 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,900 | 9.18 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 7.43 | 3.23 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,200 | 6.63 | 3.01 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,300 | 6.82 | 2.96 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,700 | 11.12 | 1.95 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,300 | 10.33 | 2.40 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,500 | 10.14 | 1.84 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,100 | 9.90 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,300 | 7.64 | 3.32 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,400 | 7.80 | 3.25 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 7.43 | 3.23 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,100 | 6.70 | 3.19 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 10.65 | 1.97 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,100 | 9.62 | 1.89 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $5,300 | 9.54 | 1.80 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,200 | 9.24 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,400 | 7.12 | 2.97 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,100 | 8.60 | 2.77 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,900 | 7.98 | 2.75 |
| Mauricio Dubón | HOU | $3,200 | 7.83 | 2.45 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 10.39 | 1.76 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,100 | 9.69 | 1.90 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,800 | 9.59 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,700 | 11.18 | 4.14 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,800 | 8.60 | 3.07 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.66 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,900 | 9.48 | 2.43 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,600 | 9.14 | 1.99 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,400 | 9.12 | 1.69 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,700 | 8.87 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,900 | 7.80 | 2.69 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $2,600 | 6.51 | 2.50 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $3,400 | 8.47 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,800 | 11.08 | 1.91 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 10.68 | 1.70 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $5,200 | 10.57 | 2.03 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,200 | 10.51 | 2.02 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 10.39 | 1.73 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.38 | 1.73 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $4,000 | 10.24 | 2.56 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 9.96 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,100 | 6.98 | 3.32 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 7.77 | 3.24 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.61 | 3.15 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,200 | 6.86 | 3.12 |
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,100 | 6.49 | 3.09 |
| Dalton Guthrie | PHI | $2,400 | 7.27 | 3.03 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,500 | 7.52 | 3.01 |
| AJ Pollock | SEA | $2,300 | 6.92 | 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.