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 | $11,100 | 25.86 | 2.33 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 23.23 | 2.52 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,800 | 19.81 | 2.02 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $9,700 | 19.32 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 23.23 | 2.52 |
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $6,600 | 15.89 | 2.41 |
| Chris Sale | ATL | $11,100 | 25.86 | 2.33 |
| David Festa | MIN | $7,100 | 16.40 | 2.31 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 9.96 | 1.88 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $8,000 | 9.36 | 1.17 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $7,600 | 8.72 | 1.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 6.33 | 2.88 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,100 | 6.03 | 2.87 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 5.93 | 2.58 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,700 | 6.79 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.15 | 2.26 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,300 | 9.96 | 1.88 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $5,000 | 9.58 | 1.92 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,200 | 6.33 | 2.88 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,100 | 6.03 | 2.87 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,500 | 6.74 | 2.69 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 8.98 | 1.66 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $8,400 | 8.87 | 1.06 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $4,200 | 8.81 | 2.10 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,300 | 7.02 | 3.05 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.29 | 2.35 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 7.23 | 2.26 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 6.78 | 2.19 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 12.30 | 1.86 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $9,800 | 11.13 | 1.14 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,900 | 10.44 | 2.13 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,200 | 10.43 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,200 | 7.92 | 3.60 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,100 | 6.37 | 3.03 |
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,100 | 6.29 | 2.99 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,100 | 5.92 | 2.82 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 10.72 | 2.02 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 10.62 | 1.69 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,300 | 9.61 | 1.81 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $5,600 | 9.51 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ildemaro Vargas | WSH | $2,400 | 5.84 | 2.44 |
| Gio Urshela | ATL | $2,400 | 5.80 | 2.41 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,300 | 5.54 | 2.41 |
| Paul DeJong | KC | $3,200 | 7.55 | 2.36 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 13.18 | 1.91 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 12.11 | 1.86 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,900 | 11.78 | 2.00 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $4,700 | 11.63 | 2.47 |
| Joc Pederson | ARI | $4,800 | 11.28 | 2.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 11.10 | 2.02 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,100 | 10.40 | 2.54 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,200 | 10.32 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,200 | 8.04 | 3.66 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,500 | 7.09 | 2.83 |
| Steward Berroa | TOR | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Mitch Haniger | SEA | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,400 | 9.32 | 2.74 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,900 | 7.85 | 2.71 |
| Ramon Laureano | ATL | $2,800 | 7.37 | 2.63 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,300 | 8.47 | 2.57 |
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.