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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $12,000 | 24.99 | 2.08 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,400 | 23.61 | 2.27 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 22.47 | 2.12 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,000 | 20.58 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Detmers | LAA | $7,500 | 17.63 | 2.35 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,400 | 23.61 | 2.27 |
| Dane Dunning | TEX | $5,700 | 12.65 | 2.22 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,300 | 20.47 | 2.20 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 9.27 | 2.06 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 9.13 | 1.66 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $6,000 | 9.10 | 1.52 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $3,600 | 8.87 | 2.46 |
| Jorge Alfaro | BOS | $2,500 | 6.03 | 2.41 |
| Ben Rortvedt | NYY | $2,300 | 5.51 | 2.39 |
| Yasmani Grandal | CWS | $2,900 | 6.77 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 11.85 | 1.85 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 11.60 | 1.90 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,200 | 10.19 | 2.43 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,500 | 8.45 | 3.38 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,500 | 7.87 | 3.15 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,800 | 7.97 | 2.85 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,300 | 6.25 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,400 | 11.69 | 1.83 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 10.77 | 1.99 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 10.39 | 3.15 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,300 | 9.60 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,300 | 10.39 | 3.15 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,500 | 6.44 | 2.58 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 8.24 | 2.57 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 10.09 | 3.26 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 10.09 | 2.19 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $3,400 | 9.37 | 2.76 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,900 | 8.81 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grae Kessinger | HOU | $2,200 | 7.91 | 3.60 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 10.09 | 3.26 |
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,300 | 6.93 | 3.01 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,300 | 6.79 | 2.95 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 9.64 | 2.05 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 9.62 | 1.63 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $9,000 | 9.42 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,000 | 6.51 | 3.26 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,300 | 6.42 | 2.79 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 12.45 | 1.89 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 12.12 | 2.29 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,200 | 11.76 | 1.90 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,800 | 10.48 | 2.76 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,700 | 10.26 | 2.18 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,000 | 10.10 | 1.68 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $4,500 | 10.06 | 2.24 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,300 | 9.92 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 7.45 | 3.73 |
| Billy McKinney | NYY | $2,100 | 7.54 | 3.59 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,900 | 9.63 | 3.32 |
| Mark Canha | NYM | $2,500 | 8.09 | 3.24 |
| Henry Davis | PIT | $2,600 | 8.14 | 3.13 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $2,800 | 8.37 | 2.99 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,600 | 7.70 | 2.96 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,600 | 7.65 | 2.94 |
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.