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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,000 | 21.74 | 2.42 |
| Spencer Schwellenbach | ATL | $9,500 | 18.62 | 1.96 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 18.28 | 2.29 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $10,800 | 16.89 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Brown | HOU | $9,000 | 21.74 | 2.42 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,000 | 18.28 | 2.29 |
| Erick Fedde | STL | $6,000 | 13.37 | 2.23 |
| Tylor Megill | NYM | $7,200 | 15.38 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 8.61 | 1.91 |
| Austin Wells | NYY | $6,400 | 8.40 | 1.31 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,600 | 6.94 | 1.51 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,200 | 6.92 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $3,200 | 6.92 | 2.16 |
| Alejandro Kirk | TOR | $3,000 | 6.22 | 2.07 |
| Tomas Nido | DET | $2,300 | 4.68 | 2.04 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 10.57 | 1.89 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,400 | 10.13 | 1.88 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $4,500 | 8.97 | 1.99 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,000 | 8.93 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Wagaman | MIA | $3,100 | 7.48 | 2.41 |
| Martin Maldonado | SD | $2,500 | 5.81 | 2.32 |
| LaMonte Wade Jr. | SF | $2,900 | 6.74 | 2.32 |
| Alec Burleson | STL | $3,000 | 6.97 | 2.32 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,200 | 10.77 | 2.07 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 10.74 | 2.11 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,300 | 9.07 | 2.11 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $9,000 | 8.77 | 0.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,200 | 7.76 | 2.42 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,700 | 6.10 | 2.26 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,500 | 7.81 | 2.23 |
| Jose Iglesias | SD | $2,900 | 6.42 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 11.34 | 1.95 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,200 | 9.56 | 1.84 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $8,200 | 9.40 | 1.15 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,300 | 9.21 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,800 | 6.36 | 2.27 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,500 | 9.17 | 2.04 |
| Willy Adames | SF | $4,100 | 8.18 | 1.99 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 11.34 | 1.95 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 9.74 | 1.01 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,000 | 9.59 | 1.07 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 9.45 | 1.82 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $9,400 | 9.44 | 1.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $2,900 | 7.37 | 2.54 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $3,100 | 7.64 | 2.46 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.41 |
| Matt Chapman | SF | $4,500 | 8.89 | 1.98 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 12.26 | 1.23 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 12.11 | 2.02 |
| Jackson Chourio | MIL | $5,500 | 10.29 | 1.87 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $4,900 | 9.97 | 2.03 |
| Juan Soto | NYM | $5,700 | 9.73 | 1.71 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $4,300 | 9.57 | 2.22 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | SF | $4,800 | 9.55 | 1.99 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $9,200 | 9.52 | 1.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,700 | 7.54 | 2.79 |
| Jake Meyers | HOU | $3,000 | 7.75 | 2.58 |
| Myles Straw | TOR | $2,500 | 6.34 | 2.54 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $2,300 | 5.80 | 2.52 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,700 | 6.66 | 2.47 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $2,900 | 7.10 | 2.45 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,500 | 5.96 | 2.38 |
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.