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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,100 | 22.18 | 2.44 |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | LAD | $9,500 | 20.61 | 2.17 |
| Reynaldo Lopez | ATL | $10,000 | 19.29 | 1.93 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,300 | 19.07 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $9,100 | 22.18 | 2.44 |
| Griffin Canning | LAA | $5,000 | 12.14 | 2.43 |
| Aaron Civale | MIL | $6,300 | 15.07 | 2.39 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $6,500 | 15.53 | 2.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Wells | NYY | $4,500 | 8.69 | 1.93 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,900 | 8.65 | 2.22 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,900 | 8.49 | 1.73 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $4,700 | 8.40 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,700 | 7.19 | 2.66 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $3,100 | 7.60 | 2.45 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,400 | 5.64 | 2.35 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $3,000 | 6.98 | 2.33 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,400 | 9.34 | 1.73 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,100 | 9.01 | 1.77 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $4,300 | 8.88 | 2.07 |
| Josh Naylor | CLE | $4,500 | 8.75 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,700 | 7.19 | 2.66 |
| Rowdy Tellez | PIT | $3,000 | 7.72 | 2.57 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,100 | 7.76 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 10.44 | 1.80 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 10.32 | 1.88 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,200 | 8.96 | 2.13 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,200 | 8.40 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,900 | 7.61 | 2.62 |
| Brandon Drury | LAA | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 8.07 | 2.52 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,300 | 5.28 | 2.30 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,700 | 10.71 | 1.88 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,600 | 10.66 | 1.62 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.32 | 1.69 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 10.24 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Sanoja | MIA | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.55 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,700 | 7.63 | 2.83 |
| Jacob Wilson | OAK | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,800 | 10.04 | 2.64 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,200 | 9.96 | 1.61 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,500 | 9.44 | 1.72 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.44 | 1.78 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,600 | 8.99 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,800 | 7.58 | 2.71 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 6.98 | 2.68 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,500 | 5.59 | 2.24 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,600 | 5.68 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 11.56 | 1.83 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 11.06 | 1.87 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 10.95 | 1.59 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,700 | 10.69 | 1.87 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.66 | 2.01 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $6,000 | 10.52 | 1.75 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 10.19 | 2.32 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.16 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 8.91 | 2.87 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,600 | 10.13 | 2.81 |
| Jonny DeLuca | TB | $3,000 | 8.00 | 2.67 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,200 | 8.51 | 2.66 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 8.35 | 2.61 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 6.53 | 2.61 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,400 | 6.24 | 2.60 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,100 | 8.04 | 2.59 |
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.