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 | $10,300 | 33.18 | 3.22 |
| Gerrit Cole | NYY | $10,100 | 31.54 | 3.12 |
| Corbin Burnes | BAL | $10,600 | 29.70 | 2.80 |
| David Festa | MIN | $8,100 | 28.63 | 3.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Corbin | WSH | $7,600 | 26.88 | 3.54 |
| David Festa | MIN | $8,100 | 28.63 | 3.54 |
| J.T. Ginn | OAK | $6,700 | 22.93 | 3.42 |
| Kyle Freeland | COL | $7,300 | 24.04 | 3.29 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iván Herrera | STL | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.89 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,500 | 10.73 | 3.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shea Langeliers | OAK | $2,800 | 11.14 | 3.98 |
| Iván Herrera | STL | $3,200 | 12.43 | 3.89 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $2,800 | 10.66 | 3.81 |
| Yuli Gurriel | KC | $2,400 | 8.76 | 3.65 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,200 | 10.54 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $2,900 | 11.35 | 3.91 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $2,900 | 10.99 | 3.79 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,000 | 11.17 | 3.72 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,800 | 9.63 | 3.44 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $4,200 | 14.30 | 3.40 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.50 | 3.97 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,400 | 13.49 | 3.07 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,400 | 13.50 | 3.97 |
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,600 | 10.32 | 3.97 |
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $3,000 | 10.82 | 3.61 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,700 | 13.28 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.88 | 3.58 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.75 | 3.26 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $3,500 | 9.80 | 2.80 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $3,200 | 9.68 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $3,600 | 12.88 | 3.58 |
| José Tena | WSH | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.46 |
| Bryan Ramos | CWS | $2,300 | 7.72 | 3.36 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.75 | 3.26 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $5,200 | 19.90 | 3.83 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,000 | 16.36 | 3.27 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,500 | 13.67 | 3.04 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $3,900 | 13.54 | 3.47 |
| Fernando Tatis Jr. | SD | $3,800 | 13.50 | 3.55 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,300 | 13.35 | 4.05 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.15 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavo Campero | LAA | $2,000 | 8.73 | 4.37 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,800 | 11.94 | 4.26 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,100 | 12.88 | 4.15 |
| Jasson Domínguez | NYY | $2,900 | 11.83 | 4.08 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,300 | 13.35 | 4.05 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $3,200 | 12.70 | 3.97 |
| Leody Taveras | TEX | $2,700 | 10.71 | 3.97 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 10.66 | 3.95 |
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.