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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,300 | 17.29 | 1.86 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,100 | 17.26 | 2.13 |
| Kenta Maeda | DET | $7,800 | 13.19 | 1.69 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $6,800 | 12.09 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $8,100 | 17.26 | 2.13 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,300 | 17.29 | 1.86 |
| Ryne Nelson | ARI | $6,700 | 12.00 | 1.79 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $6,800 | 12.09 | 1.78 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $4,000 | 7.83 | 1.96 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Jonah Heim | TEX | $4,200 | 7.22 | 1.72 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $3,000 | 6.69 | 2.23 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,700 | 5.51 | 2.04 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,800 | 9.12 | 1.90 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,000 | 8.86 | 1.77 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,100 | 8.54 | 1.67 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,900 | 8.16 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Shenton | TB | $2,100 | 6.15 | 2.93 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 6.83 | 2.63 |
| David Fry | CLE | $3,100 | 8.16 | 2.63 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,800 | 7.26 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.55 | 1.92 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,500 | 9.57 | 1.74 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,800 | 8.32 | 1.73 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,500 | 7.79 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,500 | 7.79 | 2.23 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,300 | 7.16 | 2.17 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,500 | 10.55 | 1.92 |
| Curtis Mead | TB | $2,700 | 5.07 | 1.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,100 | 9.79 | 1.60 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,300 | 8.12 | 2.46 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,500 | 6.00 | 2.40 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Jose Caballero | TB | $3,300 | 8.12 | 2.46 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,500 | 6.00 | 2.40 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,600 | 5.92 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 8.99 | 1.55 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 7.77 | 1.73 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,600 | 7.48 | 2.08 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,400 | 7.34 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,600 | 7.48 | 2.08 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $3,000 | 5.88 | 1.96 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 7.77 | 1.73 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,400 | 7.34 | 1.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,200 | 10.61 | 1.71 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,700 | 10.06 | 1.77 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,600 | 10.01 | 1.79 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,600 | 9.78 | 2.13 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,900 | 9.57 | 1.95 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $4,600 | 8.94 | 1.94 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,700 | 8.77 | 2.37 |
| Riley Greene | DET | $4,500 | 8.39 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $2,900 | 7.89 | 2.72 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,200 | 8.37 | 2.62 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,700 | 8.77 | 2.37 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,600 | 9.78 | 2.13 |
| Harold Ramirez | TB | $3,700 | 7.86 | 2.12 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $3,300 | 6.81 | 2.06 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $3,900 | 8.00 | 2.05 |
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.