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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,700 | 20.32 | 2.34 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,800 | 19.97 | 2.27 |
| Ronel Blanco | HOU | $8,900 | 19.24 | 2.16 |
| Jared Jones | PIT | $8,700 | 18.52 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $7,700 | 18.37 | 2.39 |
| Rhett Lowder | CIN | $7,500 | 17.73 | 2.36 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $8,700 | 20.32 | 2.34 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $8,800 | 19.97 | 2.27 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.83 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,900 | 7.94 | 2.04 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $6,400 | 7.76 | 1.21 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $6,800 | 7.53 | 1.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,200 | 6.33 | 2.88 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,200 | 5.52 | 2.51 |
| Eric Haase | MIL | $2,700 | 6.54 | 2.42 |
| Jhonny Pereda | MIA | $2,300 | 5.26 | 2.29 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,400 | 9.52 | 1.76 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $8,600 | 9.32 | 1.08 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.29 | 1.63 |
| Michael Toglia | COL | $7,800 | 9.08 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,400 | 7.20 | 3.00 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,200 | 6.33 | 2.88 |
| Justin Turner | SEA | $2,700 | 7.58 | 2.81 |
| Curt Casali | SF | $2,200 | 5.52 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $6,100 | 10.53 | 1.73 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 10.42 | 2.00 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $4,100 | 8.81 | 2.15 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,900 | 8.51 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | BAL | $2,200 | 7.77 | 3.53 |
| Marco Luciano | SF | $2,100 | 6.13 | 2.92 |
| Donovan Walton | SF | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Thomas Saggese | STL | $2,200 | 6.05 | 2.75 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,800 | 11.33 | 2.36 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,400 | 10.73 | 1.68 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,800 | 10.48 | 1.81 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,400 | 10.44 | 1.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,200 | 6.28 | 2.85 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,800 | 7.77 | 2.78 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,100 | 5.33 | 2.54 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,800 | 11.33 | 2.36 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 11.02 | 2.34 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 9.56 | 1.52 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,900 | 9.55 | 1.95 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,500 | 9.53 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,300 | 6.20 | 2.69 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,700 | 6.93 | 2.57 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $3,300 | 7.99 | 2.42 |
| Max Schuemann | OAK | $2,800 | 6.74 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,600 | 12.94 | 2.31 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,100 | 11.68 | 1.92 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $9,800 | 10.86 | 1.11 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $9,800 | 10.76 | 1.10 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,600 | 10.65 | 2.31 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,200 | 10.39 | 1.68 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,600 | 10.34 | 2.87 |
| Cody Bellinger | CHC | $9,600 | 10.34 | 1.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,000 | 9.64 | 3.21 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,600 | 10.34 | 2.87 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,100 | 5.85 | 2.79 |
| Cristian Pache | MIA | $2,100 | 5.48 | 2.61 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,200 | 8.20 | 2.56 |
| Adam Frazier | KC | $2,500 | 6.33 | 2.53 |
| Justyn-Henry Malloy | DET | $3,000 | 7.53 | 2.51 |
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $3,400 | 8.36 | 2.46 |
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.