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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,400 | 20.34 | 2.16 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $8,500 | 19.73 | 2.32 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,800 | 19.57 | 2.22 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $10,200 | 19.32 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Irvin | WAS | $6,300 | 15.73 | 2.50 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $5,900 | 14.26 | 2.42 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $6,100 | 14.50 | 2.38 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $8,000 | 18.77 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,600 | 10.09 | 2.19 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $9,200 | 9.00 | 0.98 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,900 | 8.61 | 2.21 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,400 | 8.53 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| Joey Bart | SF | $2,400 | 6.80 | 2.83 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,000 | 5.64 | 2.82 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,800 | 11.41 | 3.00 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 11.32 | 2.06 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $10,000 | 11.06 | 1.11 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,600 | 10.09 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,200 | 7.49 | 3.41 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,200 | 7.02 | 3.19 |
| Carlos Pérez | OAK | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,800 | 11.41 | 3.00 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,000 | 10.40 | 1.73 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,500 | 9.56 | 2.12 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $6,000 | 9.12 | 1.52 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,200 | 8.99 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,200 | 7.50 | 3.41 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 6.54 | 2.73 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $3,000 | 8.07 | 2.69 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,600 | 6.55 | 2.52 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,000 | 14.52 | 4.84 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 10.54 | 1.79 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,900 | 9.94 | 2.03 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,500 | 9.33 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,000 | 14.52 | 4.84 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,100 | 8.88 | 2.87 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $3,100 | 8.31 | 2.68 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 5.01 | 2.50 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.33 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.00 | 1.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,400 | 8.98 | 1.66 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $4,600 | 8.95 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 7.89 | 2.72 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $3,900 | 9.07 | 2.33 |
| Hanser Alberto | CWS | $3,000 | 6.97 | 2.32 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,700 | 6.21 | 2.30 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,300 | 11.65 | 5.07 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,800 | 11.42 | 1.17 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,300 | 11.08 | 1.76 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $9,200 | 10.76 | 1.17 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,800 | 10.63 | 2.22 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 10.43 | 1.71 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,900 | 10.38 | 1.76 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,400 | 10.28 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,300 | 11.65 | 5.07 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,000 | 6.93 | 3.47 |
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,200 | 7.40 | 3.37 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,100 | 6.86 | 3.27 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,400 | 7.83 | 3.26 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,700 | 8.58 | 3.18 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.38 | 3.04 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,400 | 10.28 | 3.02 |
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.