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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,000 | 18.18 | 2.02 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 17.82 | 1.98 |
| David Festa | MIN | $7,400 | 15.95 | 2.16 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $8,800 | 15.74 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Festa | MIN | $7,400 | 15.95 | 2.16 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $9,000 | 18.18 | 2.02 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $9,000 | 17.82 | 1.98 |
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $6,900 | 13.33 | 1.93 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,800 | 9.61 | 2.00 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $4,000 | 8.41 | 2.10 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,400 | 8.11 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James McCann | BAL | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| Eric Haase | MIL | $3,100 | 7.33 | 2.36 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,600 | 6.08 | 2.34 |
| Jake Rogers | DET | $2,800 | 6.37 | 2.27 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,800 | 9.61 | 2.00 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| Luis Arraez | SD | $3,700 | 8.74 | 2.36 |
| Michael Toglia | COL | $5,300 | 8.48 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Bride | MIA | $2,800 | 7.56 | 2.70 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $3,100 | 7.84 | 2.53 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,700 | 6.75 | 2.50 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,700 | 6.74 | 2.50 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,200 | 8.95 | 2.13 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,300 | 8.53 | 1.98 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 8.51 | 1.74 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,700 | 8.08 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Farmer | MIN | $2,500 | 7.44 | 2.97 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,500 | 7.03 | 2.81 |
| Otto Lopez | MIA | $3,000 | 7.86 | 2.62 |
| Jack Lopez | LAA | $2,100 | 5.24 | 2.50 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $6,100 | 10.98 | 1.80 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.41 | 1.60 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 10.22 | 2.27 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,600 | 10.01 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $3,100 | 7.84 | 2.53 |
| Nasim Nunez | WSH | $2,300 | 5.71 | 2.48 |
| Jake Amaya | CWS | $2,100 | 4.78 | 2.28 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,500 | 10.22 | 2.27 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,300 | 9.76 | 1.84 |
| Connor Norby | MIA | $4,200 | 9.15 | 2.18 |
| Eric Wagaman | LAA | $3,800 | 8.61 | 2.27 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,600 | 8.58 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | CWS | $2,500 | 6.35 | 2.54 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,400 | 5.89 | 2.46 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,800 | 6.77 | 2.42 |
| Eric Wagaman | LAA | $3,800 | 8.61 | 2.27 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,800 | 12.16 | 1.79 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $5,900 | 10.36 | 1.76 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $5,600 | 10.33 | 1.85 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $6,300 | 10.14 | 1.61 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $5,000 | 10.08 | 2.02 |
| Mookie Betts | LAD | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,400 | 9.79 | 2.23 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $4,400 | 9.67 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Larnach | MIN | $2,900 | 8.02 | 2.77 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $3,400 | 9.14 | 2.69 |
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $3,100 | 8.32 | 2.68 |
| Kyle Stowers | MIA | $2,200 | 5.84 | 2.65 |
| Derek Hill | MIA | $2,600 | 6.69 | 2.57 |
| Travis Jankowski | TEX | $2,300 | 5.89 | 2.56 |
| Andy Pages | LAD | $2,900 | 7.38 | 2.54 |
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.