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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 22.85 | 2.79 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,000 | 21.73 | 2.41 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,500 | 20.62 | 2.43 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,800 | 19.70 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $8,200 | 22.85 | 2.79 |
| Reese Olson | DET | $6,300 | 16.44 | 2.61 |
| Michael King | SD | $8,500 | 20.62 | 2.43 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $9,000 | 21.73 | 2.41 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,300 | 9.16 | 2.13 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,000 | 8.82 | 2.20 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,400 | 8.63 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.19 | 2.48 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,500 | 6.07 | 2.43 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 6.85 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $5,600 | 10.20 | 1.82 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,600 | 9.97 | 2.77 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,100 | 9.66 | 1.89 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $5,400 | 9.37 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,600 | 9.97 | 2.77 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,300 | 8.73 | 2.65 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $3,300 | 8.19 | 2.48 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,700 | 6.67 | 2.47 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 10.17 | 1.96 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $5,000 | 9.95 | 1.99 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 9.47 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Westbrook | BOS | $2,100 | 6.20 | 2.95 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 9.47 | 2.87 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,200 | 8.84 | 2.76 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,400 | 6.22 | 2.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 11.71 | 2.21 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 11.24 | 1.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 11.23 | 1.75 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,100 | 10.97 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 6.63 | 2.88 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,600 | 6.66 | 2.56 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 11.71 | 2.21 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,200 | 10.73 | 1.73 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 10.41 | 1.68 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $5,200 | 9.76 | 1.88 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,500 | 8.85 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.78 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.66 | 2.69 |
| Brett Harris | OAK | $2,600 | 6.62 | 2.55 |
| Brooks Lee | MIN | $3,500 | 8.85 | 2.53 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,500 | 12.43 | 4.97 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,600 | 11.21 | 2.00 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 10.83 | 1.67 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $5,100 | 10.79 | 2.12 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $6,000 | 10.78 | 1.80 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,000 | 10.32 | 2.06 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,200 | 10.16 | 1.95 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.14 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $2,500 | 12.43 | 4.97 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $2,300 | 7.21 | 3.13 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 6.35 | 2.88 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,800 | 7.77 | 2.78 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,500 | 6.84 | 2.74 |
| Austin Hays | BAL | $3,200 | 8.49 | 2.65 |
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $3,000 | 7.95 | 2.65 |
| Joey Loperfido | HOU | $2,800 | 7.35 | 2.63 |
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.