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 | $10,200 | 23.20 | 2.27 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,000 | 20.66 | 2.30 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,300 | 20.26 | 2.44 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,000 | 20.17 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,300 | 17.33 | 2.75 |
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $7,500 | 19.60 | 2.61 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,000 | 20.17 | 2.52 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $8,300 | 20.26 | 2.44 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.65 | 1.76 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 8.71 | 1.61 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.41 | 2.27 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 8.24 | 1.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.72 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $3,200 | 7.66 | 2.40 |
| Keibert Ruiz | WSH | $2,700 | 6.42 | 2.38 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 10.20 | 1.85 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,000 | 9.78 | 1.96 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,500 | 9.65 | 1.76 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,000 | 9.07 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.97 | 2.72 |
| Mitch Garver | SEA | $2,900 | 7.56 | 2.61 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,100 | 8.05 | 2.60 |
| Tyler Soderstrom | OAK | $2,000 | 5.12 | 2.56 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,800 | 9.42 | 2.48 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $5,000 | 9.11 | 1.82 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,500 | 9.05 | 2.59 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 8.82 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Westbrook | BOS | $2,000 | 8.57 | 4.29 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,200 | 7.71 | 3.50 |
| Ryan Bliss | SEA | $2,500 | 8.11 | 3.25 |
| Nick Gonzales | PIT | $3,500 | 9.05 | 2.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,200 | 11.94 | 1.93 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,000 | 11.16 | 1.86 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,900 | 9.78 | 1.66 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 9.73 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,200 | 8.88 | 2.78 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,000 | 8.03 | 2.68 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,700 | 9.05 | 2.45 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $4,000 | 9.33 | 2.33 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 12.34 | 1.96 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,600 | 12.26 | 2.19 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 10.24 | 1.83 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,800 | 9.13 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,100 | 7.60 | 3.62 |
| David Bote | CHC | $2,000 | 7.20 | 3.60 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,200 | 6.87 | 3.12 |
| Santiago Espinal | CIN | $2,300 | 6.31 | 2.74 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 13.11 | 2.05 |
| Kevin Pillar | LAA | $4,300 | 10.40 | 2.42 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,300 | 10.30 | 1.94 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,200 | 10.04 | 2.39 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,200 | 9.90 | 1.90 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,700 | 9.85 | 1.73 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,900 | 9.68 | 3.34 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Dunn | CIN | $2,000 | 7.04 | 3.52 |
| Stuart Fairchild | CIN | $2,900 | 9.68 | 3.34 |
| Jason Heyward | LAD | $2,900 | 8.13 | 2.80 |
| Oscar Colas | CWS | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Heliot Ramos | SF | $3,300 | 9.16 | 2.77 |
| J.P. Martinez | ATL | $2,000 | 5.43 | 2.71 |
| Trey Cabbage | HOU | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.70 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,100 | 8.32 | 2.68 |
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.