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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,000 | 21.88 | 2.43 |
| Justin Steele | CHC | $11,800 | 21.36 | 1.81 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $9,500 | 20.61 | 2.17 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 20.54 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $7,600 | 18.74 | 2.47 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,000 | 21.88 | 2.43 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $8,200 | 18.92 | 2.31 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 20.54 | 2.28 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.30 | 2.07 |
| Francisco Alvarez | NYM | $4,400 | 8.99 | 2.04 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,600 | 8.89 | 1.59 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,800 | 8.69 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 7.14 | 2.46 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,000 | 4.71 | 2.36 |
| Kyle Higashioka | SD | $3,200 | 7.47 | 2.33 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $3,300 | 7.65 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 11.45 | 2.01 |
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,900 | 9.71 | 2.49 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 9.30 | 2.07 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $4,800 | 9.29 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Rice | NYY | $3,900 | 9.71 | 2.49 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 7.14 | 2.46 |
| Juan Yepez | WSH | $2,900 | 7.02 | 2.42 |
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $9,400 | 10.31 | 1.10 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,400 | 10.23 | 2.33 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.78 | 1.81 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,500 | 9.61 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,500 | 9.61 | 2.74 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,400 | 10.23 | 2.33 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,700 | 8.53 | 2.31 |
| Keston Hiura | LAA | $2,300 | 5.29 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 12.03 | 2.07 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $6,000 | 11.90 | 1.98 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 11.23 | 2.12 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 10.64 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,300 | 6.59 | 2.87 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,900 | 6.95 | 2.40 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 8.23 | 2.22 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,300 | 11.23 | 2.12 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,900 | 11.59 | 1.96 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,100 | 9.19 | 1.51 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $5,000 | 8.78 | 1.76 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $4,400 | 8.74 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | MIA | $2,100 | 5.26 | 2.50 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,900 | 6.99 | 2.41 |
| Anthony Rendon | LAA | $3,500 | 8.10 | 2.31 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,500 | 8.01 | 2.29 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $4,200 | 15.69 | 3.73 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.21 | 1.75 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,100 | 10.86 | 2.13 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,500 | 10.61 | 1.93 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $5,000 | 10.59 | 2.12 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 10.49 | 1.91 |
| Brandon Nimmo | NYM | $5,200 | 10.32 | 1.98 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,000 | 10.32 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rece Hinds | CIN | $4,200 | 15.69 | 3.73 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,000 | 9.47 | 3.16 |
| Weston Wilson | PHI | $3,000 | 9.30 | 3.10 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $2,300 | 6.86 | 2.98 |
| Ryan Vilade | DET | $2,200 | 6.30 | 2.87 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,100 | 5.79 | 2.76 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,200 | 5.71 | 2.60 |
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.