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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Keller | PIT | $9,300 | 20.55 | 2.21 |
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $9,100 | 18.63 | 2.05 |
| Logan Webb | SF | $10,600 | 18.12 | 1.71 |
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $7,000 | 17.23 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Sandoval | LAA | $7,000 | 17.23 | 2.46 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $6,300 | 15.29 | 2.43 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $7,400 | 17.16 | 2.32 |
| Miles Mikolas | STL | $6,700 | 15.33 | 2.29 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador Perez | KC | $4,900 | 9.73 | 1.98 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,800 | 9.57 | 1.99 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,100 | 9.33 | 1.83 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 9.14 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 8.24 | 3.58 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,300 | 7.28 | 3.17 |
| Ben Rortvedt | NYY | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.79 |
| Luke Maile | CIN | $2,400 | 6.56 | 2.73 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,700 | 11.41 | 2.43 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,900 | 9.96 | 1.69 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,700 | 9.91 | 2.11 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $4,600 | 9.74 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,300 | 8.99 | 3.91 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,100 | 7.69 | 3.66 |
| Freddy Fermin | KC | $2,300 | 8.24 | 3.58 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,200 | 7.16 | 3.25 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $5,400 | 9.82 | 1.82 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $6,000 | 9.46 | 1.58 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,700 | 9.45 | 2.01 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $3,500 | 9.39 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,800 | 8.37 | 2.99 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,200 | 6.09 | 2.77 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,300 | 6.22 | 2.70 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 10.17 | 3.18 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,200 | 9.77 | 1.88 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $5,700 | 9.61 | 1.69 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 9.59 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $2,700 | 8.79 | 3.25 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $3,200 | 10.17 | 3.18 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,200 | 6.65 | 3.02 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,700 | 6.95 | 2.57 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 9.25 | 3.19 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,500 | 9.21 | 1.67 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,200 | 9.06 | 1.74 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,300 | 8.76 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 9.25 | 3.19 |
| Jace Peterson | OAK | $2,500 | 6.77 | 2.71 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,500 | 8.73 | 2.50 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,100 | 7.56 | 2.44 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,200 | 13.33 | 2.15 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,200 | 11.87 | 1.91 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $4,900 | 10.67 | 2.18 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $5,900 | 10.67 | 1.81 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $6,000 | 10.53 | 1.76 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $5,000 | 10.51 | 2.10 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $4,800 | 10.47 | 2.18 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,300 | 10.31 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,500 | 8.73 | 3.49 |
| Josh Palacios | PIT | $2,000 | 6.66 | 3.33 |
| Jake Bauers | NYY | $2,000 | 6.64 | 3.32 |
| Matt Vierling | DET | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| Dominic Fletcher | ARI | $2,900 | 9.08 | 3.13 |
| Adam Haseley | CWS | $2,100 | 6.47 | 3.08 |
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,400 | 7.35 | 3.06 |
| Robbie Grossman | TEX | $2,500 | 7.63 | 3.05 |
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.