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 | $11,000 | 25.42 | 2.31 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,500 | 23.69 | 2.26 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $11,800 | 21.93 | 1.86 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,000 | 20.50 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Ross | MIL | $5,200 | 14.10 | 2.71 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $11,000 | 25.42 | 2.31 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,000 | 18.39 | 2.30 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,500 | 23.69 | 2.26 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 10.58 | 2.21 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 9.67 | 1.67 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 8.57 | 1.62 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,200 | 8.43 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,200 | 8.43 | 2.63 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 7.24 | 2.34 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 10.58 | 2.21 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,400 | 10.24 | 1.90 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 9.67 | 1.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,900 | 9.64 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,300 | 6.33 | 2.75 |
| Mike Ford | CIN | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,200 | 8.43 | 2.63 |
| Reese McGuire | BOS | $3,000 | 7.27 | 2.42 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $8,000 | 10.38 | 1.30 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $5,200 | 9.74 | 1.87 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 9.24 | 1.62 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,600 | 9.19 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $3,700 | 8.76 | 2.37 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,600 | 6.11 | 2.35 |
| Kyren Paris | LAA | $2,100 | 4.69 | 2.23 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 11.19 | 1.72 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 11.04 | 1.81 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.57 | 1.68 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $9,800 | 10.43 | 1.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Gray | MIA | $2,000 | 6.56 | 3.28 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,800 | 6.90 | 2.46 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $3,000 | 7.31 | 2.44 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,400 | 7.72 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 11.41 | 1.90 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,400 | 9.19 | 2.09 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $9,600 | 8.83 | 0.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Short | ATL | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.72 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,100 | 7.88 | 2.54 |
| Gio Urshela | DET | $2,900 | 6.65 | 2.29 |
| Luis Urias | SEA | $2,900 | 6.31 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,100 | 11.64 | 1.91 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,500 | 11.00 | 2.00 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,200 | 10.54 | 2.51 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,000 | 10.31 | 2.58 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 10.30 | 1.66 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,100 | 10.26 | 2.50 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,000 | 10.08 | 1.68 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $8,200 | 10.01 | 1.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,000 | 6.33 | 3.17 |
| Conner Capel | CIN | $2,000 | 6.25 | 3.13 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,000 | 5.95 | 2.98 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,400 | 9.44 | 2.78 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,200 | 8.42 | 2.63 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,300 | 5.96 | 2.59 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,000 | 10.31 | 2.58 |
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.