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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,500 | 35.27 | 3.71 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $10,800 | 35.26 | 3.26 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $9,400 | 34.17 | 3.64 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,700 | 33.46 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Sears | OAK | $6,700 | 27.38 | 4.09 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,500 | 35.27 | 3.71 |
| Ranger Suárez | PHI | $9,400 | 34.17 | 3.64 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $7,800 | 28.05 | 3.60 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,900 | 13.37 | 3.43 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,600 | 13.33 | 3.70 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,500 | 12.70 | 3.63 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,400 | 12.65 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Cooper | CHC | $2,300 | 10.60 | 4.61 |
| Tom Murphy | SF | $2,300 | 10.43 | 4.53 |
| Chadwick Tromp | ATL | $2,000 | 9.05 | 4.52 |
| Wilmer Flores | SF | $2,500 | 10.61 | 4.24 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 14.32 | 3.58 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 13.01 | 3.42 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,600 | 12.56 | 3.49 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 12.14 | 4.33 |
| Wenceel Pérez | DET | $2,000 | 8.51 | 4.26 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $2,600 | 10.72 | 4.12 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 14.13 | 3.72 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 14.01 | 3.79 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.84 | 4.07 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,500 | 12.96 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,400 | 13.84 | 4.07 |
| Amed Rosario | TB | $2,600 | 9.89 | 3.81 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.02 | 3.80 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,700 | 14.01 | 3.79 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,700 | 11.30 | 3.05 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,200 | 11.21 | 3.50 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,500 | 10.70 | 4.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $2,500 | 10.70 | 4.28 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $2,300 | 9.48 | 4.12 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,600 | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Miguel Sanó | LAA | $2,300 | 8.63 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,300 | 16.26 | 3.78 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 15.79 | 3.95 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 14.66 | 3.33 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,100 | 13.49 | 3.29 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,600 | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,900 | 13.18 | 3.38 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Spencer Steer | CIN | $3,800 | 13.07 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,200 | 9.92 | 4.51 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,200 | 13.11 | 4.10 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,900 | 11.89 | 4.10 |
| Jorge Soler | SF | $2,900 | 11.84 | 4.08 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,000 | 15.79 | 3.95 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,200 | 12.61 | 3.94 |
| Harold Ramírez | TB | $2,700 | 10.59 | 3.92 |
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.