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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,000 | 23.45 | 2.61 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,500 | 21.29 | 2.24 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $10,000 | 20.92 | 2.09 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,700 | 20.26 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Webb | SF | $9,000 | 23.45 | 2.61 |
| Sean Manaea | NYM | $8,700 | 20.26 | 2.33 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $9,500 | 21.29 | 2.24 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $8,500 | 19.08 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,600 | 10.47 | 1.09 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $8,000 | 8.93 | 1.12 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $6,800 | 8.64 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 7.35 | 2.94 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,500 | 5.95 | 2.38 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $3,300 | 7.68 | 2.33 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $9,600 | 10.47 | 1.09 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 9.36 | 1.80 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $8,200 | 9.12 | 1.11 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $8,000 | 8.93 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luken Baker | STL | $2,300 | 7.81 | 3.39 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,500 | 7.35 | 2.94 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $2,700 | 7.55 | 2.80 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $3,000 | 7.60 | 2.53 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,400 | 9.33 | 1.73 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $7,200 | 9.25 | 1.29 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $4,300 | 8.39 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Newman | ARI | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.91 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,100 | 7.64 | 2.46 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,600 | 8.50 | 2.36 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 6.13 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,700 | 11.34 | 1.69 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,800 | 11.16 | 1.92 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $10,000 | 10.44 | 1.04 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $8,800 | 9.92 | 1.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Rivas | SEA | $2,300 | 6.41 | 2.79 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 6.38 | 2.77 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,500 | 9.43 | 2.69 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,500 | 10.05 | 1.55 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 9.52 | 1.73 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,700 | 8.88 | 1.89 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,600 | 8.69 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis De Los Santos | TOR | $2,000 | 6.06 | 3.03 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,500 | 6.82 | 2.73 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,800 | 7.15 | 2.55 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,600 | 5.79 | 2.23 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,000 | 12.51 | 1.79 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 11.56 | 2.75 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,300 | 11.34 | 1.80 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,600 | 11.32 | 1.72 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 11.16 | 2.11 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $4,700 | 11.03 | 2.35 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 10.95 | 1.80 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $7,800 | 10.69 | 1.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 8.16 | 3.71 |
| Griffin Conine | MIA | $2,800 | 8.94 | 3.19 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,900 | 8.76 | 3.02 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,900 | 8.40 | 2.90 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $4,200 | 11.56 | 2.75 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 8.47 | 2.73 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| Jacob Young | WSH | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
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.