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 | 26.81 | 2.63 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,800 | 22.37 | 2.28 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,400 | 20.51 | 2.18 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $9,800 | 18.78 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale | ATL | $10,200 | 26.81 | 2.63 |
| Ryan Pepiot | TB | $7,100 | 16.39 | 2.31 |
| Zack Wheeler | PHI | $9,800 | 22.37 | 2.28 |
| Christian Scott | NYM | $6,800 | 15.28 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $6,100 | 8.60 | 1.41 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,900 | 8.49 | 1.73 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,700 | 8.37 | 1.47 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,100 | 8.35 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,800 | 7.25 | 2.59 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,400 | 5.81 | 2.42 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 6.76 | 2.33 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,800 | 9.95 | 1.72 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,200 | 9.26 | 1.78 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,600 | 9.23 | 2.01 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,400 | 9.03 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Villar | SF | $2,300 | 6.02 | 2.62 |
| Carson Kelly | DET | $2,800 | 7.25 | 2.59 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,400 | 8.70 | 2.56 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,100 | 7.83 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 10.91 | 2.10 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,500 | 10.30 | 1.87 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 9.93 | 2.61 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,300 | 9.80 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 9.93 | 2.61 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,000 | 9.47 | 2.37 |
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,000 | 7.09 | 2.36 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,100 | 7.32 | 2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 11.45 | 1.85 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 11.34 | 1.77 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $6,200 | 11.26 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 10.76 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,800 | 6.31 | 2.25 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 10.76 | 2.15 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $4,900 | 10.23 | 2.09 |
| Nick Ahmed | SF | $2,600 | 5.38 | 2.07 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 10.12 | 1.58 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,000 | 9.37 | 1.56 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $5,100 | 9.09 | 1.78 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,300 | 8.96 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,000 | 6.03 | 3.01 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 6.02 | 2.62 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.53 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 13.51 | 2.08 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $6,300 | 11.70 | 1.86 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,800 | 11.60 | 2.00 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,700 | 10.87 | 1.91 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $4,800 | 10.73 | 2.23 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,200 | 10.44 | 2.49 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $4,100 | 9.77 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $2,500 | 8.47 | 3.39 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $2,500 | 6.64 | 2.65 |
| Austin Slater | SF | $2,800 | 7.43 | 2.65 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $3,000 | 7.88 | 2.63 |
| Ben Gamel | NYM | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,300 | 5.82 | 2.53 |
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.