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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,500 | 19.03 | 2.24 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,700 | 18.76 | 1.75 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $9,400 | 18.62 | 1.98 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $9,200 | 18.26 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,500 | 19.03 | 2.24 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $6,300 | 13.13 | 2.08 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $8,700 | 17.86 | 2.05 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,200 | 14.57 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.11 | 2.11 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,400 | 9.46 | 2.15 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,900 | 8.58 | 2.20 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 6.52 | 3.26 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.11 | 2.11 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.57 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,000 | 6.52 | 3.26 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Jake Bauers | MIL | $2,800 | 7.45 | 2.66 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 8.10 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 11.12 | 2.10 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $9,000 | 9.80 | 1.09 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,400 | 9.54 | 1.77 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $2,700 | 7.42 | 2.75 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,800 | 9.15 | 2.41 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,500 | 7.61 | 2.17 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $3,600 | 7.75 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 10.77 | 2.34 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $9,800 | 10.68 | 1.09 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,600 | 10.67 | 1.91 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $4,700 | 10.06 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,100 | 8.27 | 2.67 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $2,600 | 6.32 | 2.43 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,300 | 5.38 | 2.34 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,600 | 10.77 | 2.34 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,800 | 10.47 | 1.80 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,400 | 9.12 | 2.07 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 8.72 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eguy Rosario | SD | $2,700 | 7.61 | 2.82 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $3,100 | 8.09 | 2.61 |
| Miguel Sano | LAA | $2,900 | 6.50 | 2.24 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $2,900 | 6.46 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 12.44 | 1.94 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,200 | 11.79 | 2.27 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $4,100 | 10.20 | 2.49 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,000 | 10.10 | 1.68 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,500 | 10.10 | 2.24 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,000 | 10.05 | 1.68 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 9.90 | 1.74 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $5,500 | 9.85 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Gordon | MIA | $2,400 | 7.72 | 3.22 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,600 | 8.04 | 3.09 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,000 | 5.92 | 2.96 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,100 | 5.94 | 2.83 |
| Jose Azocar | SD | $2,200 | 6.07 | 2.76 |
| Jonatan Clase | SEA | $2,000 | 5.46 | 2.73 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $3,300 | 8.91 | 2.70 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
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.