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 | $10,400 | 39.21 | 3.77 |
| Tanner Houck | BOS | $10,600 | 38.66 | 3.65 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,900 | 34.36 | 3.47 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,000 | 34.07 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,600 | 33.12 | 3.85 |
| JP Sears | OAK | $7,100 | 27.22 | 3.83 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,000 | 34.07 | 3.79 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,400 | 39.21 | 3.77 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,900 | 14.14 | 3.63 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $3,600 | 13.26 | 3.68 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $3,600 | 12.77 | 3.55 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,800 | 12.51 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Carpenter | STL | $2,400 | 11.29 | 4.71 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,500 | 10.39 | 4.16 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,100 | 12.20 | 3.94 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,800 | 10.72 | 3.83 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 12.28 | 3.32 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 11.22 | 3.03 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $3,400 | 11.17 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $2,900 | 12.26 | 4.23 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,400 | 8.89 | 3.70 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $2,900 | 10.73 | 3.70 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 10.44 | 3.60 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 15.70 | 3.83 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,400 | 14.52 | 3.30 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.88 | 3.31 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $2,800 | 11.80 | 4.22 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.93 | 4.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 12.24 | 3.95 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,100 | 15.70 | 3.83 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 15.89 | 3.53 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 12.93 | 3.32 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.82 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $3,300 | 11.65 | 3.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 11.52 | 3.97 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,100 | 11.83 | 3.82 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $3,200 | 11.32 | 3.54 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,500 | 15.89 | 3.53 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $4,400 | 15.10 | 3.43 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,500 | 15.08 | 3.35 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,800 | 14.93 | 3.93 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,300 | 14.80 | 3.44 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,400 | 14.57 | 3.31 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 13.34 | 4.30 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 12.98 | 3.93 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,400 | 12.86 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 9.98 | 4.34 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $3,100 | 13.34 | 4.30 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $2,800 | 11.95 | 4.27 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $3,000 | 12.79 | 4.26 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Andrew McCutchen | PIT | $2,900 | 12.10 | 4.17 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 8.65 | 4.12 |
| Tommy Pham | CWS | $2,900 | 11.91 | 4.11 |
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.