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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $12,200 | 23.06 | 1.89 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $11,000 | 19.90 | 1.81 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,800 | 19.81 | 2.02 |
| Robert Gasser | MIL | $8,600 | 17.69 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $5,500 | 13.30 | 2.42 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $8,400 | 17.38 | 2.07 |
| Robert Gasser | MIL | $8,600 | 17.69 | 2.06 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,800 | 19.81 | 2.02 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 10.05 | 1.73 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $9,200 | 9.46 | 1.03 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,800 | 9.26 | 1.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,600 | 8.92 | 2.48 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,400 | 8.33 | 2.45 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $3,500 | 7.73 | 2.21 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,700 | 5.90 | 2.19 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 10.05 | 1.73 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 9.63 | 2.01 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,600 | 9.57 | 1.00 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,400 | 9.52 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,900 | 8.58 | 2.96 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,200 | 6.15 | 2.80 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,800 | 7.35 | 2.63 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $3,600 | 8.92 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $8,400 | 9.75 | 1.16 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 9.64 | 1.69 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,500 | 9.55 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,300 | 6.17 | 2.68 |
| Abraham Toro | OAK | $3,700 | 9.02 | 2.44 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $4,400 | 9.83 | 2.23 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $3,100 | 6.72 | 2.17 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.54 | 1.62 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.51 | 1.67 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,000 | 9.52 | 1.19 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,400 | 9.27 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,000 | 6.46 | 3.23 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,900 | 7.37 | 2.54 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,200 | 7.77 | 2.43 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,300 | 7.21 | 2.19 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 10.03 | 1.67 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $9,400 | 9.36 | 1.00 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,200 | 8.87 | 2.11 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $3,700 | 8.87 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Lipscomb | WSH | $2,900 | 7.97 | 2.75 |
| Zack Short | ATL | $2,100 | 5.66 | 2.70 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Nick Senzel | WSH | $3,700 | 8.87 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,200 | 11.17 | 2.66 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,200 | 11.16 | 1.80 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,100 | 10.74 | 2.62 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,600 | 9.97 | 2.77 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,800 | 9.89 | 2.60 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,900 | 9.88 | 1.67 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 9.86 | 1.54 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $4,500 | 9.63 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conner Capel | CIN | $2,000 | 7.01 | 3.51 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,600 | 7.38 | 2.84 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,600 | 9.97 | 2.77 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.06 | 2.75 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $4,200 | 11.17 | 2.66 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,300 | 8.67 | 2.63 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,500 | 6.56 | 2.62 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,100 | 10.74 | 2.62 |
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.