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 | $10,200 | 27.66 | 2.71 |
| Sonny Gray | STL | $9,600 | 22.92 | 2.39 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $8,500 | 21.15 | 2.49 |
| Shota Imanaga | CHC | $9,500 | 20.29 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $6,500 | 18.18 | 2.80 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,200 | 27.66 | 2.71 |
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $8,000 | 20.12 | 2.51 |
| Grayson Rodriguez | BAL | $8,500 | 21.15 | 2.49 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,700 | 8.93 | 2.41 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,700 | 8.83 | 1.88 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,400 | 8.77 | 1.99 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $5,400 | 8.15 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,000 | 7.93 | 2.64 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,200 | 8.03 | 2.51 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,300 | 5.59 | 2.43 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 11.40 | 2.19 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,400 | 10.22 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 9.35 | 1.67 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $5,100 | 9.25 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,600 | 7.80 | 3.00 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $3,000 | 7.93 | 2.64 |
| Bligh Madris | DET | $2,200 | 5.73 | 2.60 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,900 | 11.13 | 1.89 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 9.48 | 2.06 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 9.38 | 2.08 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,200 | 9.29 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Iglesias | NYM | $3,600 | 8.46 | 2.35 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $2,800 | 6.46 | 2.31 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $3,400 | 7.83 | 2.30 |
| Xander Bogaerts | SD | $4,200 | 9.29 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,600 | 13.40 | 2.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,900 | 12.49 | 2.12 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 12.21 | 1.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 11.81 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Sogard | BOS | $2,200 | 6.88 | 3.13 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $4,600 | 13.40 | 2.91 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,900 | 10.69 | 2.74 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,400 | 6.38 | 2.66 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,000 | 11.44 | 1.91 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 9.97 | 1.72 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,700 | 9.68 | 2.06 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,400 | 9.40 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Solano | SD | $3,200 | 8.15 | 2.55 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,800 | 7.00 | 2.50 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,400 | 5.97 | 2.49 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 6.94 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,700 | 11.92 | 2.09 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $4,300 | 10.89 | 2.53 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $5,500 | 10.85 | 1.97 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,100 | 10.73 | 2.62 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,900 | 10.58 | 1.79 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 9.97 | 1.85 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $4,800 | 9.94 | 2.07 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $4,700 | 9.91 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,400 | 6.85 | 2.86 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $3,000 | 8.51 | 2.84 |
| Cristian Pache | MIA | $2,000 | 5.69 | 2.84 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,500 | 6.89 | 2.76 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.70 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $2,800 | 7.45 | 2.66 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 6.59 | 2.64 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,100 | 10.73 | 2.62 |
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.