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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $9,000 | 21.03 | 2.34 |
| Blake Snell | SF | $11,400 | 18.59 | 1.63 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,200 | 17.91 | 2.18 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $10,300 | 16.92 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $9,000 | 21.03 | 2.34 |
| Mitchell Parker | WSH | $6,500 | 15.04 | 2.31 |
| Trevor Rogers | MIA | $5,200 | 11.97 | 2.30 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,200 | 17.91 | 2.18 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,800 | 10.70 | 2.23 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,700 | 10.17 | 1.78 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $8,800 | 9.25 | 1.05 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.92 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.71 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,300 | 8.59 | 2.60 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,100 | 5.21 | 2.48 |
| Christian Bethancourt | MIA | $2,200 | 5.27 | 2.39 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $4,800 | 10.70 | 2.23 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $9,600 | 10.70 | 1.12 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 10.44 | 2.09 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,700 | 10.17 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,700 | 7.66 | 2.84 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,400 | 6.49 | 2.71 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,300 | 8.59 | 2.60 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,100 | 5.21 | 2.48 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $4,000 | 8.73 | 2.18 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,000 | 8.45 | 1.41 |
| Thairo Estrada | SF | $7,200 | 8.12 | 1.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,600 | 7.84 | 3.02 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,400 | 5.92 | 2.47 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,100 | 7.25 | 2.34 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,300 | 5.19 | 2.25 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.83 | 1.91 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 10.66 | 1.69 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.53 | 1.73 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,600 | 10.15 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,200 | 8.78 | 2.75 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,000 | 7.97 | 2.66 |
| Romy Gonzalez | BOS | $2,600 | 6.30 | 2.42 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,300 | 7.35 | 2.23 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 12.69 | 1.98 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.54 | 2.17 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,800 | 9.01 | 1.88 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 8.78 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,500 | 7.71 | 2.20 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,400 | 9.54 | 2.17 |
| Danny Mendick | CWS | $2,800 | 6.07 | 2.17 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 12.69 | 1.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,400 | 11.87 | 1.85 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,300 | 10.18 | 1.92 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $4,600 | 9.75 | 2.12 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $4,100 | 9.69 | 2.36 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 9.62 | 1.69 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,400 | 9.38 | 1.74 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $5,200 | 9.30 | 1.79 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,800 | 9.18 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Carlson | STL | $2,000 | 5.94 | 2.97 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,000 | 8.13 | 2.71 |
| Nelson Velazquez | KC | $3,100 | 8.01 | 2.58 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,300 | 8.18 | 2.48 |
| Jacob Hurtubise | CIN | $2,500 | 6.19 | 2.48 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,500 | 8.62 | 2.46 |
| Hunter Renfroe | KC | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.43 |
| Tyler Freeman | CLE | $4,100 | 9.69 | 2.36 |
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.