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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,600 | 24.06 | 2.27 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,100 | 22.40 | 2.46 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,300 | 20.82 | 2.85 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $7,600 | 20.69 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,300 | 20.82 | 2.85 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $7,600 | 20.69 | 2.72 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,100 | 22.40 | 2.46 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $8,700 | 20.27 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.91 | 2.48 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,900 | 8.44 | 2.16 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,300 | 8.03 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 7.57 | 3.16 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
| Curt Casali | CIN | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.91 | 2.48 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,700 | 9.94 | 2.69 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 9.55 | 1.70 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.91 | 2.48 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 7.57 | 3.16 |
| Josh Bell | CLE | $2,200 | 6.63 | 3.01 |
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $2,200 | 6.47 | 2.94 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,000 | 8.56 | 2.85 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,200 | 9.60 | 1.85 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,600 | 8.56 | 1.53 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,500 | 8.52 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,000 | 7.57 | 2.52 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 8.24 | 1.96 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,500 | 8.52 | 1.89 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,100 | 11.57 | 2.82 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 9.22 | 1.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,700 | 8.34 | 1.77 |
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $4,700 | 8.02 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,200 | 6.94 | 3.16 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,000 | 5.78 | 2.89 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,100 | 11.57 | 2.82 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $3,100 | 6.50 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 8.65 | 1.49 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,700 | 8.58 | 2.32 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,100 | 8.34 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gio Urshela | LAA | $2,500 | 7.76 | 3.10 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,700 | 8.58 | 2.32 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 5.67 | 2.27 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,600 | 10.16 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,000 | 11.17 | 2.23 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.70 | 1.73 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.21 | 1.73 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,200 | 9.82 | 2.34 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $4,100 | 9.78 | 2.39 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,100 | 9.74 | 1.60 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $5,800 | 9.58 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,500 | 8.44 | 3.38 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,200 | 7.10 | 3.23 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 6.36 | 3.03 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $2,500 | 7.47 | 2.99 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $2,800 | 8.19 | 2.93 |
| José Azocar | SD | $2,000 | 5.81 | 2.91 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 6.65 | 2.77 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,100 | 5.79 | 2.75 |
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.