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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,600 | 21.64 | 2.25 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,700 | 19.31 | 2.22 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,000 | 18.36 | 2.04 |
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $6,900 | 17.82 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Ober | MIN | $6,900 | 17.82 | 2.58 |
| Dean Kremer | BAL | $6,000 | 13.93 | 2.32 |
| Nick Pivetta | SD | $9,600 | 21.64 | 2.25 |
| Patrick Corbin | TEX | $6,000 | 13.44 | 2.24 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 10.53 | 2.39 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,200 | 8.61 | 2.05 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,500 | 8.09 | 1.80 |
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $4,700 | 7.85 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,100 | 6.03 | 2.87 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
| Elias Diaz | SD | $2,300 | 6.15 | 2.67 |
| Kyle Higashioka | TEX | $2,900 | 7.39 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,400 | 10.53 | 2.39 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,500 | 10.12 | 1.84 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,600 | 9.82 | 1.75 |
| Josh Naylor | ARI | $5,100 | 9.56 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,400 | 7.32 | 3.05 |
| Gary Sanchez | BAL | $2,100 | 6.03 | 2.87 |
| Nick Maton | CWS | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Jacob Stallings | COL | $2,300 | 6.18 | 2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $5,300 | 10.37 | 1.96 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $5,100 | 9.94 | 1.95 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $4,400 | 9.64 | 2.19 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Tawa | ARI | $2,700 | 8.12 | 3.01 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $3,000 | 7.90 | 2.63 |
| Brendan Rodgers | HOU | $2,600 | 6.54 | 2.51 |
| Tyler Fitzgerald | SF | $3,300 | 8.05 | 2.44 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 11.67 | 2.01 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,800 | 10.54 | 1.82 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.39 | 2.12 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 9.79 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,000 | 9.79 | 2.45 |
| Jacob Wilson | ATH | $3,300 | 7.56 | 2.29 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,100 | 4.71 | 2.24 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $2,800 | 5.97 | 2.13 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $9,600 | 10.56 | 1.10 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.49 | 1.76 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,600 | 9.17 | 1.99 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $4,800 | 8.64 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Durbin | MIL | $2,300 | 6.81 | 2.96 |
| Gage Workman | CHC | $2,100 | 5.67 | 2.70 |
| Noelvi Marte | CIN | $3,100 | 8.08 | 2.61 |
| Ernie Clement | TOR | $2,300 | 5.73 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,300 | 11.92 | 1.89 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $6,100 | 11.87 | 1.95 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 11.52 | 1.15 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,200 | 11.46 | 1.85 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $5,100 | 10.43 | 2.04 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,700 | 10.25 | 2.18 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,400 | 10.16 | 1.88 |
| James Wood | WSH | $5,200 | 10.10 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Simpson | TB | $3,000 | 8.52 | 2.84 |
| Cam Smith | HOU | $2,500 | 7.05 | 2.82 |
| Oscar Gonzalez | SD | $2,300 | 6.30 | 2.74 |
| Dane Myers | MIA | $2,900 | 7.72 | 2.66 |
| Jesus Sanchez | MIA | $3,200 | 8.36 | 2.61 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $2,800 | 7.22 | 2.58 |
| Jarred Kelenic | ATL | $2,200 | 5.61 | 2.55 |
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
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.