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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,000 | 42.83 | 4.28 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,300 | 40.96 | 3.98 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,900 | 40.71 | 3.74 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $10,600 | 38.13 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $10,000 | 42.83 | 4.28 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $7,600 | 31.51 | 4.15 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,300 | 40.96 | 3.98 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $10,900 | 40.71 | 3.74 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,200 | 12.39 | 3.87 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 11.88 | 2.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 9.87 | 4.29 |
| Dominic Smith | WSH | $2,400 | 10.26 | 4.28 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | NYM | $2,300 | 9.56 | 4.16 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $3,100 | 12.41 | 4.00 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 15.70 | 4.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,000 | 12.60 | 3.15 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 11.87 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $3,900 | 15.70 | 4.03 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 12.65 | 3.95 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $2,800 | 10.88 | 3.89 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $2,900 | 10.79 | 3.72 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.58 | 4.05 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,400 | 14.30 | 3.25 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,100 | 12.76 | 4.12 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,100 | 12.76 | 4.12 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,600 | 14.58 | 4.05 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.15 | 3.91 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $2,400 | 8.88 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,500 | 12.12 | 4.85 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 11.44 | 3.01 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $2,900 | 10.94 | 3.77 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceddanne Rafaela | BOS | $2,500 | 12.12 | 4.85 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,200 | 8.52 | 3.87 |
| Josh Donaldson | MIL | $2,600 | 9.98 | 3.84 |
| Jake Burger | MIA | $2,900 | 10.94 | 3.77 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,100 | 14.04 | 3.42 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.84 | 3.46 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $3,600 | 13.38 | 3.72 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 12.18 | 3.38 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,800 | 12.17 | 4.35 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,500 | 12.08 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 10.77 | 4.90 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,900 | 12.74 | 4.39 |
| Estevan Florial | NYY | $2,200 | 9.60 | 4.36 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,100 | 9.15 | 4.35 |
| DJ Stewart | NYM | $2,800 | 12.17 | 4.35 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $2,500 | 10.87 | 4.35 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,400 | 10.23 | 4.26 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $2,900 | 12.17 | 4.20 |
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.