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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,000 | 22.02 | 2.20 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,300 | 18.67 | 2.25 |
| Cole Ragans | KC | $7,800 | 18.62 | 2.39 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,900 | 17.62 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $7,800 | 18.62 | 2.39 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $8,300 | 18.67 | 2.25 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $10,000 | 22.02 | 2.20 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $7,000 | 14.90 | 2.13 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 10.27 | 1.94 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $9,400 | 9.40 | 1.00 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,800 | 9.08 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 5.93 | 2.47 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.08 | 2.43 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,700 | 6.40 | 2.37 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 10.27 | 1.94 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,400 | 9.77 | 2.22 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,100 | 9.62 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,900 | 9.44 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $3,400 | 8.48 | 2.49 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 5.93 | 2.47 |
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $3,100 | 7.64 | 2.46 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 10.66 | 1.90 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,400 | 10.01 | 1.85 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,400 | 9.88 | 2.25 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,300 | 8.99 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.75 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,300 | 7.81 | 2.37 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,400 | 9.88 | 2.25 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,500 | 7.75 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,000 | 12.24 | 2.04 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 11.86 | 2.28 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 11.20 | 1.84 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.75 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,300 | 5.84 | 2.54 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $3,300 | 8.31 | 2.52 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $5,200 | 11.86 | 2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,800 | 9.63 | 1.66 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,100 | 8.61 | 1.69 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,500 | 8.46 | 1.88 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,700 | 8.31 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $2,500 | 7.71 | 3.08 |
| Davis Wendzel | TEX | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,900 | 7.52 | 2.59 |
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $3,400 | 7.68 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,400 | 11.21 | 1.75 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,800 | 10.90 | 1.88 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.80 | 1.71 |
| Tyler O’Neill | BOS | $5,400 | 10.37 | 1.92 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 10.26 | 1.83 |
| Adolis Garcia | TEX | $5,600 | 10.11 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 9.77 | 1.78 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,500 | 9.64 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,300 | 7.18 | 3.12 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,100 | 9.17 | 2.96 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,100 | 8.46 | 2.73 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,000 | 5.34 | 2.67 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $3,200 | 8.22 | 2.57 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $3,000 | 7.66 | 2.55 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,100 | 7.86 | 2.54 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $2,100 | 5.32 | 2.53 |
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.