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 | $10,100 | 37.78 | 3.74 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $9,700 | 37.21 | 3.84 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $10,800 | 36.16 | 3.35 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $9,500 | 35.43 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $6,400 | 27.58 | 4.31 |
| Jordan Lyles | KC | $7,100 | 27.54 | 3.88 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $9,700 | 37.21 | 3.84 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $9,200 | 35.17 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,200 | 15.08 | 4.71 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,700 | 14.92 | 4.03 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $4,100 | 14.50 | 3.54 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 13.28 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,200 | 15.08 | 4.71 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $3,100 | 13.28 | 4.28 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $2,700 | 11.21 | 4.15 |
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,500 | 10.10 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,300 | 13.74 | 3.19 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,300 | 12.46 | 3.78 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $3,700 | 11.70 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,800 | 11.19 | 4.00 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,800 | 10.89 | 3.89 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 9.71 | 3.88 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,300 | 12.70 | 3.85 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,200 | 13.61 | 3.24 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,500 | 12.85 | 3.67 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,800 | 12.08 | 3.18 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,700 | 11.43 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,500 | 11.00 | 4.40 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 11.04 | 3.94 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,700 | 10.27 | 3.81 |
| Joey Ortiz | BAL | $2,100 | 7.98 | 3.80 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 18.81 | 5.88 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,100 | 12.30 | 3.00 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.94 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Schmitt | SF | $3,200 | 18.81 | 5.88 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,700 | 11.64 | 4.31 |
| J.D. Davis | SF | $2,900 | 12.00 | 4.14 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,400 | 15.11 | 6.30 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.39 | 3.13 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,800 | 14.20 | 3.74 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,900 | 14.08 | 3.61 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.76 | 3.44 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 13.35 | 3.03 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $3,600 | 13.33 | 3.70 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $3,700 | 13.33 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,400 | 15.11 | 6.30 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,000 | 10.76 | 5.38 |
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,000 | 9.82 | 4.91 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,000 | 12.90 | 4.30 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 10.17 | 4.24 |
| Pablo Reyes | BOS | $2,000 | 8.27 | 4.13 |
| Esteury Ruiz | OAK | $3,200 | 13.17 | 4.11 |
| Kevin Pillar | ATL | $2,500 | 10.14 | 4.05 |
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.