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 | $10,900 | 23.82 | 2.19 |
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $9,400 | 22.44 | 2.39 |
| Yusei Kikuchi | HOU | $9,900 | 20.64 | 2.09 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 19.94 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Flaherty | LAD | $9,400 | 22.44 | 2.39 |
| Edward Cabrera | MIA | $6,000 | 13.69 | 2.28 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $7,600 | 17.18 | 2.26 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,000 | 19.94 | 2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.33 | 1.94 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,300 | 8.36 | 1.94 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,100 | 8.06 | 1.97 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $4,100 | 7.54 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,900 | 6.90 | 2.38 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,700 | 6.35 | 2.35 |
| Tyler Heineman | TOR | $2,000 | 4.63 | 2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,000 | 10.13 | 2.03 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,200 | 9.79 | 1.88 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 9.33 | 1.94 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,700 | 9.22 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Manzardo | CLE | $2,600 | 7.13 | 2.74 |
| Justin Turner | SEA | $2,800 | 7.59 | 2.71 |
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $2,900 | 7.43 | 2.56 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,800 | 7.14 | 2.55 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 9.30 | 1.60 |
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 8.81 | 2.05 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,600 | 8.63 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Yorke | PIT | $2,400 | 8.84 | 3.68 |
| Darren Baker | WSH | $2,000 | 5.44 | 2.72 |
| Donovan Walton | SF | $2,000 | 5.41 | 2.71 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,200 | 5.76 | 2.62 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,300 | 10.12 | 2.35 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 9.90 | 1.57 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,300 | 9.65 | 2.93 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,300 | 9.65 | 2.93 |
| Brayan Rocchio | CLE | $2,400 | 5.86 | 2.44 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $4,300 | 10.12 | 2.35 |
| Taylor Walls | TB | $2,800 | 6.59 | 2.35 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,600 | 9.51 | 2.07 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,300 | 9.09 | 1.44 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,500 | 8.98 | 1.99 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,700 | 8.90 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wagaman | LAA | $2,800 | 7.19 | 2.57 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | BAL | $2,300 | 5.64 | 2.45 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,800 | 6.52 | 2.33 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,000 | 6.97 | 2.32 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 11.68 | 2.20 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,800 | 11.30 | 1.95 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,200 | 10.50 | 1.69 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $4,400 | 10.32 | 2.35 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,300 | 10.30 | 1.64 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,900 | 10.04 | 1.46 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,000 | 9.95 | 2.49 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,600 | 9.94 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,100 | 6.63 | 3.16 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $3,000 | 8.92 | 2.97 |
| Grant McCray | SF | $2,600 | 7.56 | 2.91 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | SF | $3,500 | 9.60 | 2.74 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,200 | 8.73 | 2.73 |
| Manuel Margot | MIN | $2,300 | 6.28 | 2.73 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,800 | 7.64 | 2.73 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,400 | 9.18 | 2.70 |
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.