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 | $9,800 | 22.95 | 2.34 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 20.30 | 2.21 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $8,800 | 20.08 | 2.28 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $10,500 | 19.79 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,800 | 22.95 | 2.34 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $8,800 | 20.08 | 2.28 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,200 | 20.30 | 2.21 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,400 | 18.02 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,500 | 9.02 | 1.64 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,600 | 8.75 | 1.56 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,500 | 8.25 | 1.50 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $4,600 | 8.25 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.70 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.55 | 2.52 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,900 | 7.11 | 2.45 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,100 | 10.23 | 2.01 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 10.16 | 1.67 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.52 | 1.64 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,800 | 9.51 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 7.55 | 2.70 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.55 | 2.52 |
| Luis Torrens | NYM | $2,300 | 5.79 | 2.52 |
| Dominic Smith | BOS | $2,700 | 6.61 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,700 | 10.43 | 2.82 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,200 | 9.05 | 1.74 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,200 | 8.85 | 1.70 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,300 | 8.78 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,700 | 10.43 | 2.82 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $3,000 | 7.87 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 8.20 | 2.49 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,300 | 5.72 | 2.48 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 11.44 | 1.91 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,700 | 10.74 | 1.88 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,600 | 10.50 | 2.28 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,500 | 10.09 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,600 | 8.91 | 2.47 |
| Brandon Crawford | STL | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,900 | 6.75 | 2.33 |
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $3,900 | 9.05 | 2.32 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,400 | 11.54 | 2.14 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.37 | 1.62 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.07 | 1.85 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,700 | 8.83 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,400 | 6.45 | 2.69 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $3,500 | 8.78 | 2.51 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,600 | 8.16 | 2.27 |
| Jose Miranda | MIN | $3,400 | 7.65 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 12.98 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,200 | 11.83 | 1.91 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $5,000 | 11.15 | 2.23 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 10.29 | 1.81 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,000 | 10.11 | 2.02 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,400 | 9.93 | 2.26 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $5,400 | 9.72 | 1.80 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,000 | 9.56 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,000 | 6.01 | 3.01 |
| David Peralta | SD | $2,100 | 6.14 | 2.92 |
| Trey Cabbage | HOU | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.85 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.02 | 2.74 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,200 | 8.65 | 2.70 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,100 | 8.13 | 2.62 |
| Chris Taylor | LAD | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
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.