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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,700 | 19.85 | 2.05 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 19.64 | 2.18 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,600 | 18.44 | 1.92 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,000 | 18.34 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeon Woods Richardson | MIN | $6,500 | 14.91 | 2.29 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 19.64 | 2.18 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $7,200 | 15.51 | 2.15 |
| Gavin Williams | CLE | $6,400 | 13.42 | 2.10 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,200 | 9.25 | 2.20 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 9.24 | 1.71 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 8.87 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,800 | 6.39 | 2.28 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,300 | 9.70 | 2.26 |
| Adrian Del Castillo | ARI | $4,200 | 9.25 | 2.20 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,400 | 9.24 | 1.71 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,400 | 8.87 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | HOU | $2,500 | 8.31 | 3.33 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
| Seth Brown | OAK | $2,900 | 7.69 | 2.65 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,100 | 9.58 | 1.88 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,700 | 8.74 | 1.86 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,100 | 8.62 | 1.69 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,800 | 8.58 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Guillorme | ARI | $2,100 | 4.98 | 2.37 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,300 | 7.60 | 2.30 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $3,800 | 8.58 | 2.26 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,700 | 6.04 | 2.24 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,800 | 11.18 | 1.64 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $6,000 | 10.39 | 1.73 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,400 | 10.25 | 1.60 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,800 | 9.74 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicky Lopez | CWS | $2,400 | 6.47 | 2.70 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,200 | 5.75 | 2.61 |
| Jeremy Pena | HOU | $3,800 | 9.10 | 2.40 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 11.11 | 2.14 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,700 | 10.34 | 1.54 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 8.47 | 1.57 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,100 | 8.45 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Rojas | SEA | $2,500 | 6.06 | 2.42 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $3,000 | 6.67 | 2.22 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,800 | 8.18 | 2.15 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,200 | 11.11 | 2.14 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $7,000 | 13.06 | 1.87 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 13.04 | 2.25 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,500 | 12.71 | 1.96 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,400 | 11.43 | 2.12 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,700 | 10.76 | 2.91 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,200 | 10.64 | 1.72 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,200 | 10.20 | 1.65 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,600 | 10.03 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,000 | 6.45 | 3.23 |
| Kyle Isbel | KC | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.96 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $2,800 | 8.25 | 2.95 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,700 | 10.76 | 2.91 |
| Ben Gamel | HOU | $2,400 | 6.94 | 2.89 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 8.82 | 2.85 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,600 | 7.23 | 2.78 |
| Jason Heyward | HOU | $2,700 | 7.41 | 2.74 |
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.