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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $11,400 | 20.14 | 1.77 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,300 | 19.84 | 2.13 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $10,600 | 17.82 | 1.68 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,800 | 17.69 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $9,300 | 19.84 | 2.13 |
| Bryan Woo | SEA | $8,800 | 17.69 | 2.01 |
| Frankie Montas | MIL | $7,500 | 14.98 | 2.00 |
| Nick Martinez | CIN | $6,500 | 12.87 | 1.98 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.72 | 2.38 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 9.50 | 1.76 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,900 | 8.54 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 7.25 | 3.15 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.72 | 2.38 |
| Yasmani Grandal | PIT | $2,800 | 6.61 | 2.36 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,500 | 10.72 | 2.38 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 9.50 | 1.76 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 9.36 | 2.13 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,900 | 9.04 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,300 | 7.25 | 3.15 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,700 | 7.23 | 2.68 |
| Gavin Sheets | CWS | $2,800 | 6.85 | 2.45 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $8,200 | 10.05 | 1.23 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $8,600 | 9.58 | 1.11 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,500 | 8.47 | 1.88 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 8.41 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,200 | 7.97 | 2.49 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $2,800 | 6.68 | 2.38 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 7.26 | 2.27 |
| Colt Keith | DET | $3,600 | 7.90 | 2.20 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 12.04 | 1.82 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 11.74 | 1.92 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,600 | 11.32 | 2.02 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $5,100 | 10.19 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,200 | 6.68 | 3.04 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,300 | 6.57 | 2.86 |
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,300 | 6.35 | 2.76 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 10.91 | 1.73 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,400 | 10.01 | 1.85 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 8.82 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,300 | 8.71 | 2.64 |
| Kike Hernandez | LAD | $2,800 | 7.17 | 2.56 |
| Paul DeJong | KC | $3,200 | 7.40 | 2.31 |
| Darell Hernaiz | OAK | $2,200 | 4.94 | 2.25 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 12.69 | 1.84 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 11.39 | 1.75 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,000 | 10.92 | 1.82 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,300 | 10.61 | 2.47 |
| Jake McCarthy | ARI | $4,800 | 10.56 | 2.20 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,500 | 10.51 | 1.91 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $4,600 | 10.47 | 2.28 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,500 | 10.36 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,400 | 7.41 | 3.09 |
| Parker Meadows | DET | $3,400 | 10.23 | 3.01 |
| Jhonkensy Noel | CLE | $3,500 | 10.25 | 2.93 |
| Joey Loperfido | TOR | $2,700 | 7.91 | 2.93 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,100 | 9.05 | 2.92 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Corey Julks | CWS | $2,500 | 7.04 | 2.82 |
| Dominic Fletcher | CWS | $2,100 | 5.78 | 2.75 |
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.