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 | $11,400 | 44.50 | 3.90 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,000 | 42.23 | 3.84 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,800 | 36.99 | 3.77 |
| Bryce Elder | ATL | $10,400 | 36.51 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,400 | 44.50 | 3.90 |
| Hayden Wesneski | CHC | $7,400 | 28.55 | 3.86 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $11,000 | 42.23 | 3.84 |
| Carlos Carrasco | NYM | $7,200 | 27.17 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 15.43 | 3.51 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 13.23 | 4.41 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 13.00 | 4.19 |
| Gary Sánchez | SD | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $3,000 | 13.23 | 4.41 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 13.00 | 4.19 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 11.63 | 4.01 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 12.37 | 3.17 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.37 | 3.44 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,100 | 11.55 | 5.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,100 | 11.55 | 5.50 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 11.98 | 4.13 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.13 | 3.71 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $2,700 | 9.85 | 3.65 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,700 | 12.39 | 3.35 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,600 | 12.25 | 3.40 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $4,100 | 11.59 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,600 | 10.31 | 3.97 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,500 | 9.48 | 3.79 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $3,000 | 11.27 | 3.76 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 13.68 | 3.60 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.98 | 3.61 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,400 | 12.49 | 3.67 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 12.22 | 3.30 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $3,400 | 12.20 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,100 | 11.47 | 3.70 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,300 | 12.19 | 3.69 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $3,400 | 12.49 | 3.67 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,600 | 9.46 | 3.64 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 16.32 | 4.18 |
| Juan Soto | SD | $4,300 | 15.39 | 3.58 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $3,700 | 14.41 | 3.89 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.33 | 3.12 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,900 | 14.23 | 3.65 |
| J.D. Martinez | LAD | $4,000 | 13.24 | 3.31 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 12.75 | 4.72 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,500 | 12.71 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,700 | 12.75 | 4.72 |
| Tommy Pham | NYM | $2,700 | 11.50 | 4.26 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $3,900 | 16.32 | 4.18 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,800 | 11.54 | 4.12 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,900 | 11.87 | 4.09 |
| Clint Frazier | CWS | $2,200 | 8.97 | 4.08 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,300 | 9.28 | 4.04 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.02 |
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.