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 | $10,500 | 26.19 | 2.49 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 25.00 | 2.50 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,700 | 20.64 | 1.93 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,100 | 20.59 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $5,700 | 15.24 | 2.67 |
| Bryce Miller | SEA | $8,100 | 20.59 | 2.54 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,000 | 25.00 | 2.50 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,500 | 26.19 | 2.49 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $5,100 | 9.08 | 1.78 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,300 | 8.68 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pérez | NYM | $2,000 | 6.44 | 3.22 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Seby Zavala | CWS | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,100 | 5.61 | 2.67 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $6,100 | 11.47 | 1.88 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 10.67 | 2.13 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,200 | 7.52 | 3.42 |
| Michael Pérez | NYM | $2,000 | 6.44 | 3.22 |
| Joey Meneses | WAS | $2,800 | 8.37 | 2.99 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,000 | 8.91 | 2.97 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,700 | 10.66 | 1.87 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,200 | 8.93 | 1.72 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,800 | 8.68 | 1.81 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $5,000 | 8.64 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 8.27 | 3.18 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.82 | 2.96 |
| Luis Guillorme | NYM | $2,100 | 6.03 | 2.87 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,600 | 6.52 | 2.51 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,900 | 10.23 | 3.53 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,300 | 9.43 | 1.78 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,200 | 9.37 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $2,900 | 10.23 | 3.53 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,600 | 7.95 | 3.06 |
| Paul DeJong | STL | $2,800 | 7.53 | 2.69 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,100 | 5.65 | 2.69 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,000 | 9.01 | 1.80 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 8.86 | 1.53 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $4,800 | 8.73 | 1.82 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 8.47 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanser Alberto | CWS | $2,800 | 7.51 | 2.68 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,800 | 6.78 | 2.42 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,400 | 7.85 | 2.31 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,700 | 5.90 | 2.19 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 11.21 | 1.97 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.81 | 1.66 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,000 | 10.54 | 2.11 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,400 | 10.32 | 1.91 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.32 | 1.72 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.19 | 1.67 |
| James Outman | LAD | $4,400 | 9.99 | 2.27 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,700 | 9.95 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,300 | 8.52 | 3.71 |
| Manuel Margot | TB | $2,100 | 6.75 | 3.22 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 7.66 | 3.19 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,500 | 7.70 | 3.08 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.41 | 3.05 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,900 | 8.77 | 3.02 |
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,400 | 7.14 | 2.98 |
| Corey Julks | HOU | $2,500 | 7.42 | 2.97 |
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.