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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,300 | 21.14 | 2.27 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,200 | 19.98 | 2.17 |
| Hunter Greene | CIN | $9,400 | 19.48 | 2.07 |
| Aaron Nola | PHI | $9,600 | 18.55 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden Birdsong | SF | $5,200 | 13.13 | 2.53 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $9,300 | 21.14 | 2.27 |
| Nathan Eovaldi | TEX | $9,200 | 19.98 | 2.17 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $8,400 | 17.80 | 2.12 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,300 | 8.76 | 2.04 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $4,600 | 7.74 | 1.68 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,800 | 7.54 | 2.69 |
| Eric Haase | MIL | $2,800 | 7.44 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.89 |
| Kyle McCann | OAK | $2,000 | 5.77 | 2.88 |
| Drew Millas | WSH | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Christian Bethancourt | CHC | $2,800 | 7.54 | 2.69 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,300 | 9.53 | 1.80 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,100 | 9.13 | 2.23 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,300 | 9.03 | 2.10 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,200 | 8.82 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Dezenzo | HOU | $2,100 | 7.08 | 3.37 |
| Niko Kavadas | LAA | $2,200 | 6.87 | 3.12 |
| Jonah Bride | MIA | $2,900 | 8.52 | 2.94 |
| Pedro Pages | STL | $2,400 | 6.95 | 2.89 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 10.31 | 1.78 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.72 | 1.87 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,000 | 9.33 | 1.87 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 8.86 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 8.86 | 2.95 |
| Vaughn Grissom | BOS | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,600 | 7.16 | 2.75 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,800 | 7.32 | 2.61 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $6,100 | 10.82 | 1.77 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.49 | 1.61 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 10.22 | 2.27 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,300 | 9.85 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liover Peguero | PIT | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.92 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
| Nick Ahmed | SD | $2,100 | 5.67 | 2.70 |
| Tyler Wade | SD | $2,500 | 6.14 | 2.46 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,600 | 12.53 | 1.90 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,700 | 10.24 | 1.80 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,800 | 9.20 | 1.92 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,100 | 8.68 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Berti | NYY | $2,400 | 7.74 | 3.23 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,300 | 6.60 | 2.87 |
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,400 | 6.82 | 2.84 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $3,100 | 7.00 | 2.26 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,800 | 11.01 | 2.90 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | LAD | $6,200 | 10.96 | 1.77 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $4,400 | 10.54 | 2.40 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $6,100 | 10.35 | 1.70 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,700 | 10.11 | 2.73 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 10.06 | 1.80 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,200 | 9.94 | 1.91 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $6,800 | 9.92 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,000 | 7.26 | 3.63 |
| Trent Grisham | NYY | $2,300 | 7.26 | 3.16 |
| Brandon Lockridge | SD | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Lars Nootbaar | STL | $2,900 | 8.61 | 2.97 |
| Victor Robles | SEA | $3,800 | 11.01 | 2.90 |
| Steward Berroa | TOR | $2,200 | 6.18 | 2.81 |
| Jonatan Clase | TOR | $2,600 | 7.23 | 2.78 |
| Randal Grichuk | ARI | $3,700 | 10.11 | 2.73 |
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.