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 | $10,900 | 45.36 | 4.16 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,800 | 42.48 | 3.93 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,800 | 40.72 | 3.77 |
| Shane McClanahan | TB | $10,500 | 37.61 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,900 | 45.36 | 4.16 |
| Johnny Cueto | MIA | $7,700 | 31.34 | 4.07 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,800 | 42.48 | 3.93 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,800 | 40.72 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,300 | 16.03 | 3.73 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 15.38 | 3.50 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,400 | 13.38 | 3.94 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,400 | 13.13 | 3.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 12.08 | 4.17 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $2,900 | 12.01 | 4.14 |
| Francisco Álvarez | NYM | $2,900 | 11.86 | 4.09 |
| Mike Ford | SEA | $2,600 | 10.49 | 4.04 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 14.30 | 4.08 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 13.43 | 4.33 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 13.43 | 4.33 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,500 | 14.30 | 4.08 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 8.67 | 3.94 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 13.29 | 4.74 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,000 | 11.51 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grae Kessinger | HOU | $2,000 | 10.32 | 5.16 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,800 | 13.29 | 4.74 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,700 | 10.88 | 4.03 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 13.70 | 3.81 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.80 | 3.28 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,800 | 12.61 | 3.32 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,800 | 12.56 | 3.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Chang | BOS | $2,100 | 9.29 | 4.42 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,000 | 8.63 | 4.31 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,700 | 11.37 | 4.21 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 13.70 | 3.81 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 16.12 | 4.24 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 16.11 | 3.36 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $4,500 | 15.62 | 3.47 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $3,800 | 15.55 | 4.09 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,300 | 13.55 | 4.11 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 13.34 | 3.34 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 13.13 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,000 | 9.79 | 4.90 |
| Franchy Cordero | NYY | $2,200 | 10.46 | 4.75 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,700 | 12.46 | 4.62 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,100 | 9.35 | 4.45 |
| Billy McKinney | NYY | $2,300 | 10.05 | 4.37 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,000 | 13.01 | 4.34 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 16.12 | 4.24 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
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.