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 | $9,700 | 22.05 | 2.27 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 19.79 | 2.15 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,100 | 19.16 | 2.37 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,800 | 19.09 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Olson | DET | $7,100 | 18.74 | 2.64 |
| Jose Berrios | TOR | $8,100 | 19.16 | 2.37 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,700 | 22.05 | 2.27 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,800 | 19.09 | 2.17 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 10.31 | 1.78 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 9.17 | 2.78 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,900 | 8.97 | 1.52 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 9.17 | 2.78 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,400 | 5.98 | 2.49 |
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,300 | 5.40 | 2.35 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 11.51 | 1.89 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,800 | 10.31 | 1.78 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,600 | 9.88 | 1.76 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 9.17 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,000 | 8.74 | 2.91 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $3,300 | 9.17 | 2.78 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,600 | 6.71 | 2.58 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,900 | 9.50 | 1.94 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,700 | 9.20 | 1.61 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 9.12 | 1.75 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $4,800 | 8.89 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,600 | 7.18 | 2.76 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,100 | 7.65 | 2.47 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
| Kyren Paris | LAA | $2,300 | 5.36 | 2.33 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 12.06 | 1.91 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 11.51 | 1.80 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,000 | 10.65 | 1.78 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.57 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $2,500 | 6.81 | 2.72 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 8.44 | 2.56 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,000 | 5.00 | 2.50 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,900 | 7.20 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,900 | 11.25 | 1.91 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,700 | 9.28 | 1.63 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,900 | 8.85 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 5.91 | 2.57 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,300 | 7.74 | 2.34 |
| Zack Short | ATL | $2,300 | 5.27 | 2.29 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.72 | 2.21 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,100 | 11.83 | 1.94 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,400 | 11.42 | 1.78 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,000 | 10.87 | 1.81 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.75 | 1.71 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,200 | 10.65 | 2.05 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 10.29 | 1.80 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.16 | 1.78 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,600 | 9.81 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,000 | 6.85 | 3.42 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $2,000 | 6.06 | 3.03 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,800 | 7.91 | 2.83 |
| Luke Raley | SEA | $3,400 | 9.40 | 2.76 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,500 | 9.57 | 2.73 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 5.95 | 2.70 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,300 | 8.82 | 2.67 |
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.