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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $11,800 | 22.96 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,300 | 18.40 | 1.98 |
| Bobby Miller | LAD | $10,100 | 18.37 | 1.82 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 18.18 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,300 | 18.40 | 1.98 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | TOR | $7,600 | 14.90 | 1.96 |
| Seth Lugo | KC | $8,400 | 16.44 | 1.96 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $11,800 | 22.96 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.41 | 2.17 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,300 | 9.34 | 2.17 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 8.46 | 3.25 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,900 | 8.28 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 6.86 | 3.43 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 8.46 | 3.25 |
| Tom Murphy | SF | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,600 | 6.36 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.41 | 2.17 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,000 | 10.33 | 1.72 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 6.86 | 3.43 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,600 | 8.46 | 3.25 |
| Jake Bauers | MIL | $2,400 | 6.62 | 2.76 |
| Austin Shenton | TB | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 10.27 | 1.94 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 10.23 | 1.89 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $4,400 | 9.41 | 2.14 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,000 | 9.27 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $2,000 | 7.39 | 3.69 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,600 | 7.45 | 2.86 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,400 | 8.13 | 2.39 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 8.02 | 2.29 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 11.10 | 2.41 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,000 | 11.05 | 1.84 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,600 | 10.67 | 1.91 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.58 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | TB | $2,900 | 8.07 | 2.78 |
| Jackson Holliday | BAL | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,300 | 5.65 | 2.46 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 11.10 | 2.41 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,200 | 9.72 | 2.31 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,300 | 9.26 | 2.15 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 9.12 | 0.95 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 8.65 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,100 | 7.42 | 3.53 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,500 | 8.50 | 3.40 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,100 | 6.46 | 3.08 |
| Luis Urias | SEA | $2,500 | 5.99 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 11.54 | 2.02 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,200 | 11.33 | 2.18 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,100 | 11.20 | 1.84 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 11.06 | 1.78 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,300 | 11.01 | 2.08 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $5,400 | 10.93 | 2.02 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,900 | 10.40 | 1.76 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.27 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,100 | 7.45 | 3.55 |
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $2,100 | 6.69 | 3.18 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,300 | 6.89 | 2.99 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,000 | 5.97 | 2.98 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,100 | 8.50 | 2.74 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,800 | 7.56 | 2.70 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,800 | 7.40 | 2.64 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,400 | 6.34 | 2.64 |
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.