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 | $11,300 | 24.51 | 2.17 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,300 | 23.94 | 2.32 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,100 | 21.35 | 2.35 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,200 | 18.75 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $9,100 | 21.35 | 2.35 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,600 | 17.79 | 2.34 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $10,300 | 23.94 | 2.32 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,800 | 17.52 | 2.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.05 | 1.81 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,900 | 8.59 | 2.20 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,500 | 8.53 | 1.90 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,700 | 6.94 | 2.57 |
| Aramis Garcia | PHI | $2,000 | 4.86 | 2.43 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,700 | 8.44 | 2.28 |
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,600 | 5.91 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,300 | 9.83 | 1.85 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.05 | 1.81 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 8.89 | 1.62 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,100 | 8.87 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,000 | 8.06 | 2.69 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,700 | 6.94 | 2.57 |
| Aramis Garcia | PHI | $2,000 | 4.86 | 2.43 |
| Tristan Gray | OAK | $2,100 | 5.00 | 2.38 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $9,200 | 10.08 | 1.10 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,300 | 9.05 | 2.11 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,000 | 8.85 | 2.21 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,500 | 7.93 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,600 | 7.07 | 2.72 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $2,500 | 6.27 | 2.51 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,100 | 7.54 | 2.43 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,200 | 5.14 | 2.34 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,800 | 11.01 | 1.90 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 10.47 | 1.59 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,200 | 10.38 | 1.67 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,700 | 9.96 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,000 | 5.33 | 2.66 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,900 | 9.70 | 2.49 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,500 | 6.16 | 2.47 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,300 | 9.61 | 1.81 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 9.48 | 1.72 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 9.33 | 1.46 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $4,700 | 9.17 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,800 | 7.46 | 2.66 |
| Charles Leblanc | LAA | $2,700 | 7.11 | 2.63 |
| Luis De Los Santos | TOR | $2,000 | 5.02 | 2.51 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | CHC | $2,200 | 5.32 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 11.19 | 1.62 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,600 | 11.04 | 1.97 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $9,800 | 11.04 | 1.13 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,800 | 11.02 | 2.90 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,300 | 11.00 | 1.75 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $8,000 | 10.82 | 1.35 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.75 | 1.79 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.57 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,600 | 9.69 | 3.73 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,000 | 5.85 | 2.92 |
| Lawrence Butler | OAK | $3,800 | 11.02 | 2.90 |
| Michael A. Taylor | PIT | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,600 | 7.49 | 2.88 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,000 | 8.44 | 2.81 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $3,400 | 9.00 | 2.65 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $2,100 | 5.50 | 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.