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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 20.93 | 2.62 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,600 | 20.33 | 2.36 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | HOU | $9,200 | 19.69 | 2.14 |
| Dylan Cease | SD | $9,400 | 19.42 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Basso | OAK | $4,000 | 12.13 | 3.03 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 20.93 | 2.62 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $8,600 | 20.33 | 2.36 |
| DJ Herz | WSH | $8,200 | 19.07 | 2.33 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 8.73 | 1.75 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,300 | 8.72 | 2.03 |
| Joey Bart | PIT | $3,900 | 8.42 | 2.16 |
| Gary Sanchez | MIL | $3,800 | 7.95 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,800 | 7.71 | 2.75 |
| Bo Naylor | CLE | $2,900 | 7.06 | 2.43 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,800 | 6.75 | 2.41 |
| Korey Lee | CWS | $2,600 | 5.88 | 2.26 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 9.08 | 1.65 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.06 | 1.65 |
| Spencer Horwitz | TOR | $4,100 | 9.05 | 2.21 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,300 | 8.75 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,200 | 6.47 | 2.94 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,800 | 7.71 | 2.75 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,200 | 5.85 | 2.66 |
| Andres Chaparro | WSH | $3,200 | 7.98 | 2.49 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,000 | 10.34 | 1.72 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 10.09 | 1.94 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,900 | 8.79 | 1.79 |
| Andres Gimenez | CLE | $4,100 | 8.46 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,100 | 7.63 | 2.46 |
| Will Wagner | TOR | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $3,200 | 7.78 | 2.43 |
| Brendan Donovan | STL | $3,500 | 7.94 | 2.27 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,600 | 10.87 | 2.36 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,800 | 10.74 | 1.85 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 10.28 | 1.74 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.24 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,300 | 9.05 | 3.93 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,100 | 5.50 | 2.62 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,000 | 7.56 | 2.52 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,600 | 10.87 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,800 | 10.31 | 2.15 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,300 | 9.84 | 2.29 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 9.50 | 1.51 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 9.33 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,600 | 7.31 | 2.81 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,100 | 8.29 | 2.67 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,500 | 6.40 | 2.56 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,200 | 5.25 | 2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,500 | 11.52 | 2.10 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $5,700 | 11.32 | 1.99 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 10.79 | 1.83 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.70 | 2.02 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 10.67 | 1.78 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,300 | 10.56 | 1.68 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,400 | 10.54 | 2.40 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,500 | 10.51 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,100 | 9.09 | 2.93 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,400 | 9.04 | 2.66 |
| Blake Perkins | MIL | $2,800 | 7.25 | 2.59 |
| Michael Siani | STL | $2,400 | 6.18 | 2.58 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,800 | 9.71 | 2.55 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,300 | 8.41 | 2.55 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $4,000 | 10.05 | 2.51 |
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $3,100 | 7.55 | 2.44 |
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.