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 | $9,500 | 20.80 | 2.19 |
| Carlos Rodon | NYY | $10,200 | 20.73 | 2.03 |
| Joe Ryan | MIN | $9,700 | 20.43 | 2.11 |
| Logan Gilbert | SEA | $10,000 | 20.19 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Peterson | NYM | $8,300 | 19.60 | 2.36 |
| Jose Quintana | MIL | $7,300 | 17.02 | 2.33 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $8,500 | 19.65 | 2.31 |
| Jack Flaherty | DET | $8,000 | 17.71 | 2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,300 | 9.46 | 2.20 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,000 | 9.38 | 1.88 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $6,200 | 9.14 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,700 | 8.77 | 3.25 |
| Riley Adams | WSH | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
| Danny Jansen | MIL | $2,800 | 6.97 | 2.49 |
| Jose Herrera | ARI | $2,100 | 5.23 | 2.49 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $5,900 | 14.14 | 2.40 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $5,500 | 9.87 | 1.79 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $5,200 | 9.53 | 1.83 |
| Shea Langeliers | ATH | $4,300 | 9.46 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Quero | CWS | $2,700 | 8.77 | 3.25 |
| Andrew Vaughn | MIL | $3,000 | 9.11 | 3.04 |
| Warming Bernabel | COL | $3,300 | 9.00 | 2.73 |
| Coby Mayo | BAL | $2,500 | 6.68 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | NYY | $5,100 | 9.64 | 1.89 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,800 | 9.61 | 1.66 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $4,200 | 9.13 | 2.17 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,900 | 9.01 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,600 | 7.51 | 2.89 |
| Cole Young | SEA | $2,200 | 5.91 | 2.69 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,600 | 8.90 | 2.47 |
| Luis Rengifo | LAA | $2,900 | 7.15 | 2.47 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $5,800 | 10.87 | 1.87 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.10 | 1.84 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,900 | 9.97 | 2.03 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $5,000 | 9.90 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Freeland | LAD | $2,100 | 5.84 | 2.78 |
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| Joey Ortiz | MIL | $2,400 | 5.82 | 2.42 |
| Trevor Story | BOS | $3,800 | 8.78 | 2.31 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $6,400 | 11.48 | 1.79 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,100 | 10.34 | 2.03 |
| Eugenio Suarez | SEA | $6,000 | 9.36 | 1.56 |
| Alex Bregman | BOS | $4,800 | 8.84 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauricio Dubon | HOU | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.48 |
| Josh Rojas | CWS | $2,000 | 4.90 | 2.45 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,300 | 8.06 | 2.44 |
| Mark Vientos | NYM | $2,800 | 6.79 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $6,000 | 11.53 | 1.92 |
| Cody Bellinger | NYY | $5,300 | 11.11 | 2.10 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $6,300 | 10.90 | 1.73 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $4,600 | 10.69 | 2.32 |
| Brent Rooker | ATH | $4,700 | 10.19 | 2.17 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $5,200 | 9.81 | 1.89 |
| Jasson Dominguez | NYY | $3,800 | 9.78 | 2.57 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,500 | 9.72 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lockridge | MIL | $2,200 | 6.93 | 3.15 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,200 | 6.64 | 3.02 |
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,200 | 6.60 | 3.00 |
| Mike Tauchman | CWS | $3,400 | 9.71 | 2.85 |
| Austin Martin | MIN | $2,300 | 6.53 | 2.84 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,500 | 9.72 | 2.78 |
| Andrew Benintendi | CWS | $3,200 | 8.34 | 2.61 |
| Jorge Barrosa | ARI | $2,200 | 5.73 | 2.61 |
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.