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 | $9,800 | 20.06 | 2.05 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,800 | 17.92 | 2.04 |
| Kenta Maeda | DET | $7,900 | 17.47 | 2.21 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,200 | 16.08 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenta Maeda | DET | $7,900 | 17.47 | 2.21 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $7,400 | 15.68 | 2.12 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,800 | 20.06 | 2.05 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,800 | 17.92 | 2.04 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,900 | 9.50 | 2.44 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,400 | 8.25 | 1.88 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 8.12 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.86 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $3,900 | 9.50 | 2.44 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 11.41 | 2.07 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,700 | 10.50 | 1.84 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $6,100 | 10.39 | 1.70 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $3,900 | 9.79 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,400 | 6.88 | 2.86 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $2,500 | 6.97 | 2.79 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,400 | 6.50 | 2.71 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 10.96 | 2.11 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,400 | 10.34 | 1.92 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 9.80 | 1.96 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,900 | 9.75 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Reyes | BOS | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.82 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,500 | 6.87 | 2.75 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,000 | 7.58 | 2.53 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $3,200 | 7.58 | 2.37 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.47 | 1.85 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,800 | 10.92 | 1.88 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,900 | 10.47 | 2.14 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,300 | 5.83 | 2.54 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,300 | 5.06 | 2.20 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,900 | 10.47 | 2.14 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,700 | 5.67 | 2.10 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $5,000 | 10.06 | 2.01 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,500 | 9.36 | 1.70 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,600 | 9.14 | 1.99 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $2,900 | 7.45 | 2.57 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.39 |
| Nick Madrigal | CHC | $2,700 | 6.41 | 2.37 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.91 | 1.86 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 11.52 | 2.06 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,200 | 11.42 | 2.20 |
| Nolan Jones | COL | $5,400 | 10.79 | 2.00 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 10.64 | 2.17 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,500 | 10.50 | 2.33 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 10.34 | 1.70 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,000 | 10.22 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,700 | 8.26 | 3.06 |
| Kevin Pillar | CWS | $2,400 | 6.58 | 2.74 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,700 | 9.72 | 2.63 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $3,500 | 8.99 | 2.57 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,600 | 9.07 | 2.52 |
| Edward Olivares | PIT | $3,300 | 8.15 | 2.47 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,200 | 7.82 | 2.44 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,500 | 8.34 | 2.38 |
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.