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Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Frankie Montas |
OAK |
$9,400 |
22.63 |
2.41 |
| Kevin Gausman |
TOR |
$9,700 |
21.56 |
2.22 |
| Eric Lauer |
MIL |
$9,900 |
20.26 |
2.05 |
| Lucas Giolito |
CWS |
$10,200 |
18.79 |
1.84 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Frankie Montas |
OAK |
$9,400 |
22.63 |
2.41 |
| Ranger Suárez |
PHI |
$7,500 |
17.73 |
2.36 |
| Cal Quantrill |
CLE |
$8,000 |
18.42 |
2.30 |
| Kevin Gausman |
TOR |
$9,700 |
21.56 |
2.22 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Willson Contreras |
CHC |
$4,900 |
8.86 |
1.81 |
| Daulton Varsho |
ARI |
$4,700 |
8.66 |
1.84 |
| Danny Jansen |
TOR |
$3,700 |
8.64 |
2.34 |
| Mitch Garver |
TEX |
$4,000 |
8.57 |
2.14 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Curt Casali |
SF |
$2,500 |
8.01 |
3.21 |
| Sam Huff |
TEX |
$3,200 |
7.66 |
2.39 |
| Danny Jansen |
TOR |
$3,700 |
8.64 |
2.34 |
| Jorge Alfaro |
SD |
$2,500 |
5.80 |
2.32 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Paul Goldschmidt |
STL |
$5,700 |
13.43 |
2.36 |
| Pete Alonso |
NYM |
$5,200 |
9.67 |
1.86 |
| Freddie Freeman |
LAD |
$5,600 |
9.39 |
1.68 |
| Ty France |
SEA |
$4,100 |
9.31 |
2.27 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Curt Casali |
SF |
$2,500 |
8.01 |
3.21 |
| Luke Voit |
SD |
$2,600 |
7.63 |
2.94 |
| Ryan Mountcastle |
BAL |
$2,800 |
7.97 |
2.85 |
| Albert Pujols |
STL |
$2,700 |
7.45 |
2.76 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Trevor Story |
BOS |
$5,800 |
9.87 |
1.70 |
| Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$5,400 |
9.04 |
1.67 |
| Marcus Semien |
TEX |
$4,200 |
8.59 |
2.04 |
| Jean Segura |
PHI |
$4,400 |
8.49 |
1.93 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Tony Kemp |
OAK |
$2,500 |
6.80 |
2.72 |
| Robinson Canó |
SD |
$2,000 |
5.14 |
2.57 |
| Rougned Odor |
BAL |
$2,800 |
6.94 |
2.48 |
| Jed Lowrie |
OAK |
$2,700 |
6.64 |
2.46 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Francisco Lindor |
NYM |
$5,700 |
10.36 |
1.82 |
| Trea Turner |
LAD |
$6,200 |
9.81 |
1.58 |
| Dansby Swanson |
ATL |
$4,600 |
9.72 |
2.11 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. |
KC |
$5,000 |
9.33 |
1.87 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Dee Strange-Gordon |
WAS |
$2,200 |
6.28 |
2.86 |
| Elvis Andrus |
OAK |
$2,300 |
5.96 |
2.59 |
| Andrew Velazquez |
LAA |
$2,400 |
6.15 |
2.56 |
| Jorge Mateo |
BAL |
$3,300 |
7.51 |
2.28 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| José Ramírez |
CLE |
$5,800 |
11.36 |
1.96 |
| Rafael Devers |
BOS |
$5,900 |
11.09 |
1.88 |
| Manny Machado |
SD |
$5,600 |
9.17 |
1.64 |
| Austin Riley |
ATL |
$4,700 |
9.08 |
1.93 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Emmanuel Rivera |
KC |
$2,500 |
7.09 |
2.83 |
| Evan Longoria |
SF |
$3,400 |
8.59 |
2.53 |
| Maikel Franco |
WAS |
$2,400 |
5.93 |
2.47 |
| Mike Brosseau |
MIL |
$3,100 |
7.42 |
2.39 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Mookie Betts |
LAD |
$6,300 |
12.01 |
1.91 |
| Aaron Judge |
NYY |
$5,400 |
11.14 |
2.06 |
| Bryce Harper |
PHI |
$5,600 |
11.14 |
1.99 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. |
ATL |
$6,100 |
10.99 |
1.80 |
| Starling Marte |
NYM |
$5,200 |
10.51 |
2.02 |
| Mike Trout |
LAA |
$5,900 |
10.44 |
1.77 |
| Taylor Ward |
LAA |
$4,800 |
9.87 |
2.06 |
| George Springer |
TOR |
$4,800 |
9.58 |
2.00 |
Best Values
| Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
| Adam Engel |
CWS |
$2,000 |
7.10 |
3.55 |
| Oscar González |
CLE |
$2,100 |
7.18 |
3.42 |
| Taylor Trammell |
SEA |
$2,000 |
6.73 |
3.37 |
| Jack Suwinski |
PIT |
$2,000 |
6.47 |
3.23 |
| Victor Robles |
WAS |
$2,100 |
6.72 |
3.20 |
| Luis Barrera |
OAK |
$2,100 |
6.52 |
3.10 |
| Lorenzo Cain |
MIL |
$2,300 |
6.78 |
2.95 |
| Tyrone Taylor |
MIL |
$3,100 |
8.93 |
2.88 |
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.