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 | 45.90 | 4.17 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $10,800 | 42.17 | 3.90 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,900 | 40.11 | 4.05 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,200 | 36.56 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $11,000 | 45.90 | 4.17 |
| Gavin Stone | LAD | $7,900 | 32.62 | 4.13 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,900 | 40.11 | 4.05 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $8,600 | 33.98 | 3.95 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $3,800 | 14.16 | 3.73 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,800 | 13.63 | 3.59 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,000 | 12.76 | 3.19 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,500 | 12.75 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | MIN | $2,800 | 12.15 | 4.34 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,700 | 10.84 | 4.02 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,400 | 9.64 | 4.02 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,500 | 9.99 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 13.71 | 4.29 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.79 | 4.26 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,100 | 12.01 | 2.93 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 11.89 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,200 | 13.71 | 4.29 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,000 | 12.79 | 4.26 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $2,700 | 11.02 | 4.08 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 10.38 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,300 | 14.52 | 3.38 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,800 | 13.46 | 3.54 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.85 | 4.14 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,400 | 12.34 | 3.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,200 | 10.96 | 4.98 |
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,600 | 11.03 | 4.24 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,100 | 12.85 | 4.14 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 11.11 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 15.13 | 3.78 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 11.72 | 3.35 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,700 | 11.69 | 3.16 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,500 | 11.05 | 4.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,500 | 11.05 | 4.42 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,000 | 15.13 | 3.78 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $2,900 | 10.34 | 3.57 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $2,700 | 9.26 | 3.43 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,800 | 16.60 | 3.46 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,200 | 15.47 | 3.68 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,900 | 14.42 | 3.70 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,400 | 14.06 | 4.14 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 13.53 | 3.15 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 13.49 | 4.50 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,000 | 13.32 | 3.33 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.29 | 4.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $2,500 | 12.59 | 5.04 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $2,700 | 12.75 | 4.72 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,400 | 10.91 | 4.55 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $3,000 | 13.49 | 4.50 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $2,900 | 12.92 | 4.46 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 13.29 | 4.43 |
| JJ Bleday | OAK | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,400 | 14.06 | 4.14 |
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.