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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $12,000 | 20.91 | 1.74 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $9,500 | 19.97 | 2.10 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,300 | 19.88 | 2.14 |
| Zac Gallen | ARI | $10,000 | 19.52 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Lugo | SD | $8,500 | 18.88 | 2.22 |
| Alex Cobb | SF | $7,800 | 17.05 | 2.19 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $9,300 | 19.88 | 2.14 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $6,300 | 13.48 | 2.14 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.26 | 2.14 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,900 | 8.97 | 1.83 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,900 | 8.44 | 2.16 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 8.36 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.73 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
| Victor Caratini | MIL | $2,500 | 6.65 | 2.66 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,800 | 7.41 | 2.65 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,800 | 10.26 | 2.14 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $4,400 | 10.15 | 2.31 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 10.03 | 1.62 |
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,500 | 9.93 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,700 | 7.84 | 2.90 |
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,100 | 5.72 | 2.73 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,200 | 8.54 | 2.67 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,600 | 6.94 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $9,400 | 10.05 | 1.07 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $6,000 | 9.93 | 1.65 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $9,800 | 9.81 | 1.00 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,800 | 7.31 | 2.61 |
| Michael Stefanic | LAA | $2,000 | 4.77 | 2.38 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 7.96 | 2.27 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,400 | 9.71 | 2.21 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,900 | 11.56 | 1.96 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,300 | 11.24 | 1.78 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.43 | 1.58 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $4,900 | 10.02 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,500 | 8.70 | 3.48 |
| Kyren Paris | LAA | $2,000 | 6.43 | 3.22 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,000 | 5.73 | 2.86 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,000 | 7.26 | 2.42 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,800 | 10.35 | 1.78 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $9,000 | 10.04 | 1.12 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $4,400 | 9.58 | 2.18 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,200 | 9.35 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,500 | 6.99 | 2.80 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,800 | 7.18 | 2.56 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,600 | 6.41 | 2.47 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $3,300 | 7.73 | 2.34 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $6,600 | 13.32 | 2.02 |
| Julio Rodriguez | SEA | $6,400 | 12.92 | 2.02 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $4,800 | 11.63 | 2.42 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,700 | 11.17 | 1.96 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $10,000 | 10.81 | 1.08 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.62 | 1.86 |
| Alex Verdugo | BOS | $4,600 | 10.60 | 2.31 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $4,600 | 10.55 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,300 | 7.77 | 3.38 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,400 | 8.02 | 3.34 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $2,600 | 8.45 | 3.25 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,100 | 6.53 | 3.11 |
| Cristian Pache | PHI | $2,200 | 6.68 | 3.04 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,400 | 7.16 | 2.98 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $3,000 | 8.88 | 2.96 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 6.44 | 2.93 |
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.