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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 26.60 | 2.42 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,000 | 26.02 | 2.60 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $8,800 | 20.80 | 2.36 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,600 | 20.76 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,300 | 17.49 | 2.78 |
| Ranger Suarez | PHI | $10,000 | 26.02 | 2.60 |
| Robert Gasser | MIL | $6,800 | 16.88 | 2.48 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,000 | 26.60 | 2.42 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,900 | 9.72 | 1.65 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,800 | 9.08 | 1.89 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,700 | 8.53 | 1.50 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,400 | 8.42 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 7.23 | 2.78 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,100 | 8.22 | 2.65 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,900 | 9.72 | 1.65 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,600 | 9.63 | 1.72 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,400 | 9.56 | 1.77 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 9.46 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,600 | 7.23 | 2.78 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,100 | 8.22 | 2.65 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,600 | 6.86 | 2.64 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,100 | 9.42 | 1.85 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 8.72 | 1.56 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,900 | 8.31 | 2.13 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 8.25 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,700 | 7.39 | 2.74 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.70 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 5.99 | 2.50 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,400 | 8.25 | 2.43 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,500 | 11.50 | 2.09 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 11.09 | 1.73 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 10.83 | 1.72 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $4,800 | 10.22 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 8.49 | 2.74 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,200 | 7.92 | 2.48 |
| Paul DeJong | CWS | $3,000 | 6.83 | 2.28 |
| Brett Wisely | SF | $2,500 | 5.62 | 2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 11.76 | 1.81 |
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $4,700 | 9.39 | 2.00 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 9.25 | 1.54 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.11 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SD | $2,700 | 7.09 | 2.63 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,700 | 9.03 | 2.44 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,600 | 6.00 | 2.31 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 9.11 | 2.22 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.27 | 1.89 |
| David Fry | CLE | $5,200 | 11.13 | 2.14 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,200 | 10.78 | 1.74 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.57 | 1.68 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,000 | 10.03 | 2.51 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $4,200 | 10.00 | 2.38 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,600 | 9.94 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 9.51 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,800 | 8.53 | 3.04 |
| Daz Cameron | OAK | $2,300 | 6.66 | 2.89 |
| Eddie Rosario | WSH | $3,500 | 9.36 | 2.67 |
| Sean Bouchard | COL | $3,000 | 7.62 | 2.54 |
| Jose Siri | TB | $3,000 | 7.63 | 2.54 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,000 | 7.58 | 2.53 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 5.56 | 2.53 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,700 | 6.80 | 2.52 |
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.