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 | 22.97 | 1.91 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $12,000 | 21.28 | 1.77 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,500 | 20.50 | 1.95 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,200 | 19.93 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $8,200 | 19.37 | 2.36 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $7,400 | 15.51 | 2.10 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $7,100 | 14.39 | 2.03 |
| Jon Gray | TEX | $8,600 | 17.46 | 2.03 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.59 | 1.96 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 9.38 | 1.80 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,300 | 9.19 | 2.14 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 8.60 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.75 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.72 |
| Drew Millas | WAS | $2,000 | 5.35 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Knizner | STL | $2,900 | 7.64 | 2.64 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,400 | 10.99 | 1.72 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.43 | 1.71 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 9.60 | 1.60 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 9.59 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Kirilloff | MIN | $2,600 | 8.69 | 3.34 |
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,100 | 5.88 | 2.80 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,200 | 6.04 | 2.75 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.72 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 10.92 | 1.76 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,900 | 9.89 | 1.68 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,000 | 9.61 | 1.92 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,800 | 9.49 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Ibanez | DET | $2,500 | 7.88 | 3.15 |
| Luis Urias | BOS | $2,200 | 6.36 | 2.89 |
| Michael Chavis | WAS | $2,300 | 5.97 | 2.60 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 6.84 | 2.28 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,200 | 12.03 | 1.94 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,800 | 10.32 | 1.52 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 10.13 | 2.11 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 9.78 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,300 | 5.47 | 2.38 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,600 | 6.10 | 2.35 |
| Miguel Rojas | LAD | $3,000 | 6.35 | 2.12 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,800 | 10.13 | 2.11 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,800 | 10.83 | 2.26 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 10.11 | 1.84 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,400 | 10.06 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,500 | 6.48 | 2.59 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.49 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,300 | 5.52 | 2.40 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,800 | 6.63 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,900 | 13.35 | 1.93 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 12.58 | 2.17 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,700 | 12.41 | 1.85 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,600 | 11.45 | 2.05 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,000 | 11.14 | 1.86 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,800 | 10.97 | 2.28 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,600 | 10.52 | 1.59 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $9,600 | 10.33 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,000 | 6.97 | 3.48 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,800 | 9.25 | 3.30 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,500 | 7.50 | 3.00 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $3,000 | 8.95 | 2.98 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,700 | 8.00 | 2.96 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $2,900 | 8.33 | 2.87 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,600 | 7.28 | 2.80 |
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.