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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob deGrom | NYM | $11,700 | 25.81 | 2.21 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,900 | 22.90 | 2.10 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $10,700 | 22.50 | 2.10 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $9,100 | 22.06 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Singer | KC | $8,200 | 21.20 | 2.58 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $9,100 | 22.06 | 2.42 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $8,000 | 18.73 | 2.34 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $8,800 | 19.65 | 2.23 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,200 | 8.29 | 1.59 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,300 | 8.25 | 1.56 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,700 | 8.10 | 2.19 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,600 | 7.95 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,200 | 6.61 | 3.00 |
| Luis Torrens | SEA | $2,200 | 6.28 | 2.85 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Austin Wynns | SF | $2,000 | 5.30 | 2.65 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,600 | 10.81 | 1.93 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,400 | 10.14 | 1.88 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $5,100 | 8.58 | 1.68 |
| Vladimir Guerrero Jr. | TOR | $5,500 | 8.47 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,300 | 8.35 | 3.63 |
| Dermis Garcia | OAK | $2,000 | 6.99 | 3.50 |
| Pavin Smith | ARI | $2,200 | 6.82 | 3.10 |
| Carlos Santana | SEA | $2,600 | 7.98 | 3.07 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,500 | 10.80 | 2.40 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,500 | 10.11 | 1.84 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,100 | 9.51 | 2.32 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $3,800 | 8.44 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Díaz | OAK | $2,100 | 5.99 | 2.85 |
| Esteban Quiroz | CHC | $2,200 | 6.21 | 2.82 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,700 | 7.17 | 2.65 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,700 | 6.88 | 2.55 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,600 | 9.71 | 1.73 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 9.44 | 1.66 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,300 | 9.33 | 1.76 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $5,800 | 9.20 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,200 | 7.82 | 3.56 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,000 | 5.20 | 2.60 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $3,000 | 7.25 | 2.42 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,200 | 5.06 | 2.30 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $4,300 | 9.48 | 2.20 |
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,800 | 9.18 | 3.28 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $5,600 | 9.05 | 1.62 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.87 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,800 | 9.18 | 3.28 |
| Nate Eaton | KC | $2,500 | 8.07 | 3.23 |
| Emmanuel Rivera | ARI | $2,000 | 6.05 | 3.03 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,600 | 7.82 | 3.01 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 12.13 | 1.87 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,200 | 11.31 | 1.82 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,200 | 9.78 | 2.33 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,900 | 9.69 | 1.64 |
| Daulton Varsho | ARI | $4,200 | 9.68 | 2.30 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 9.56 | 1.91 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $5,200 | 9.54 | 1.84 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,300 | 9.42 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,100 | 7.54 | 3.59 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,000 | 7.14 | 3.57 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,200 | 7.82 | 3.55 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,600 | 8.13 | 3.13 |
| Myles Straw | CLE | $2,000 | 6.12 | 3.06 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,400 | 7.33 | 3.05 |
| Sam Haggerty | SEA | $2,300 | 6.97 | 3.03 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,300 | 6.89 | 3.00 |
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.