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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,800 | 22.80 | 2.33 |
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $8,000 | 19.98 | 2.50 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,800 | 18.79 | 2.14 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,800 | 17.91 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | BOS | $8,000 | 19.98 | 2.50 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,800 | 22.80 | 2.33 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,800 | 17.91 | 2.30 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,700 | 16.62 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,000 | 11.00 | 1.83 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 9.05 | 1.89 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,400 | 8.27 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,100 | 5.67 | 2.70 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,100 | 5.48 | 2.61 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 5.45 | 2.48 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,400 | 5.89 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,000 | 11.00 | 1.83 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 10.18 | 1.82 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 9.65 | 1.69 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,000 | 9.27 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seby Zavala | SEA | $2,100 | 5.67 | 2.70 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,100 | 5.48 | 2.61 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,200 | 5.45 | 2.48 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,400 | 5.89 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,700 | 12.14 | 2.58 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.80 | 1.82 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 8.96 | 1.57 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,700 | 12.14 | 2.58 |
| Zach Remillard | CWS | $2,300 | 5.92 | 2.57 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $3,800 | 8.89 | 2.34 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,600 | 6.02 | 2.32 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.77 | 1.77 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,900 | 10.75 | 1.82 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.63 | 1.69 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.44 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $2,600 | 6.74 | 2.59 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,100 | 7.69 | 2.48 |
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,300 | 5.35 | 2.33 |
| Dylan Moore | SEA | $3,600 | 8.38 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.89 | 1.62 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.80 | 2.23 |
| Alec Bohm | PHI | $5,700 | 8.70 | 1.53 |
| Christopher Morel | CHC | $4,500 | 8.58 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Tucker | LAA | $2,500 | 7.45 | 2.98 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,700 | 6.64 | 2.46 |
| Kody Clemens | PHI | $3,200 | 7.65 | 2.39 |
| Brett Baty | NYM | $2,600 | 6.19 | 2.38 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 11.42 | 1.84 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,300 | 11.37 | 1.80 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 10.90 | 2.42 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 10.70 | 1.91 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,400 | 10.68 | 1.67 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,400 | 10.39 | 3.06 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $4,400 | 10.17 | 2.31 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $9,800 | 10.03 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Beck | COL | $2,100 | 6.46 | 3.08 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $3,400 | 10.39 | 3.06 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,000 | 8.98 | 2.99 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $3,400 | 9.32 | 2.74 |
| Jake Cave | COL | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.74 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,100 | 8.42 | 2.72 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,100 | 8.25 | 2.66 |
| Luis Matos | SF | $2,900 | 7.70 | 2.66 |
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.