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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,800 | 46.00 | 4.26 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $11,500 | 43.11 | 3.75 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,600 | 40.25 | 3.80 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 38.05 | 4.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Woodruff | MIL | $10,800 | 46.00 | 4.26 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $9,200 | 38.05 | 4.14 |
| Chris Bassitt | TOR | $9,300 | 35.62 | 3.83 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $8,200 | 31.24 | 3.81 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $3,900 | 13.69 | 3.51 |
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,600 | 13.32 | 3.70 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 13.18 | 4.39 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,300 | 13.10 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,000 | 13.18 | 4.39 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 9.93 | 4.32 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $2,500 | 10.65 | 4.26 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,900 | 12.35 | 4.26 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 14.84 | 3.80 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 13.05 | 3.53 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 13.04 | 3.43 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 12.46 | 3.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 14.84 | 3.80 |
| Brendan Rodgers | COL | $2,400 | 9.09 | 3.79 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 12.46 | 3.78 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.43 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 14.10 | 4.55 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 14.10 | 3.20 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 13.70 | 3.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,200 | 13.66 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,400 | 11.61 | 4.84 |
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,100 | 14.10 | 4.55 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 11.04 | 4.25 |
| Ezequiel Tovar | COL | $2,900 | 11.59 | 3.99 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,600 | 12.92 | 3.59 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 12.39 | 3.26 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,100 | 11.90 | 3.84 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,500 | 11.16 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Lipcius | DET | $2,000 | 9.74 | 4.87 |
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.19 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,400 | 9.47 | 3.95 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,300 | 17.78 | 4.14 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 15.96 | 3.33 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,700 | 14.78 | 3.99 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 14.59 | 3.56 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 14.57 | 3.94 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,800 | 14.09 | 5.03 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,200 | 14.04 | 4.39 |
| Jake Fraley | CIN | $3,200 | 13.29 | 4.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,800 | 14.09 | 5.03 |
| Dominic Canzone | SEA | $2,400 | 11.27 | 4.69 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,100 | 9.67 | 4.61 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,200 | 10.02 | 4.56 |
| Edward Olivares | KC | $2,300 | 10.20 | 4.43 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,200 | 14.04 | 4.39 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,800 | 12.00 | 4.29 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $2,900 | 12.07 | 4.16 |
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.