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 | $11,600 | 42.11 | 3.63 |
| Framber Valdez | HOU | $11,200 | 41.09 | 3.67 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $10,200 | 40.92 | 4.01 |
| Sandy Alcantara | MIA | $10,900 | 40.59 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Rasmussen | TB | $7,200 | 30.41 | 4.22 |
| Brady Singer | KC | $9,700 | 39.65 | 4.09 |
| Alek Manoah | TOR | $10,200 | 40.92 | 4.01 |
| Adrian Sampson | CHC | $7,700 | 29.41 | 3.82 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 14.56 | 3.47 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,400 | 13.47 | 3.06 |
| Joey Meneses | WSH | $3,600 | 11.56 | 3.21 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,500 | 11.43 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | SEA | $2,200 | 10.85 | 4.93 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,500 | 11.21 | 4.48 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,200 | 9.26 | 4.21 |
| Ryan Jeffers | MIN | $2,200 | 9.15 | 4.16 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,800 | 14.11 | 3.71 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,000 | 13.17 | 3.29 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,400 | 12.53 | 3.68 |
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,200 | 12.25 | 5.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,200 | 12.25 | 5.57 |
| Ji Hwan Bae | PIT | $2,000 | 9.49 | 4.74 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $2,700 | 11.08 | 4.10 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,100 | 7.99 | 3.81 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 12.87 | 3.68 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $3,300 | 12.42 | 3.76 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,100 | 11.95 | 2.92 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $3,900 | 11.87 | 3.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Arias | CLE | $2,000 | 10.03 | 5.01 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,100 | 10.23 | 4.87 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,400 | 9.93 | 4.14 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,300 | 9.30 | 4.04 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,500 | 12.58 | 3.59 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,900 | 11.92 | 3.06 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,500 | 11.79 | 2.62 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $4,100 | 11.32 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 11.10 | 4.63 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $2,500 | 10.35 | 4.14 |
| Nate Eaton | KC | $2,500 | 10.28 | 4.11 |
| Jace Peterson | MIL | $2,000 | 7.80 | 3.90 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,100 | 16.22 | 3.18 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $4,500 | 15.16 | 3.37 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,300 | 12.93 | 3.01 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,600 | 12.72 | 3.53 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 12.64 | 3.51 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,900 | 12.39 | 3.18 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,500 | 12.17 | 3.48 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,700 | 12.09 | 3.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $2,000 | 9.39 | 4.70 |
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,100 | 9.71 | 4.62 |
| Avisaíl García | MIA | $2,000 | 9.25 | 4.62 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,300 | 10.22 | 4.44 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,400 | 10.64 | 4.43 |
| Jesús Sánchez | MIA | $2,000 | 8.76 | 4.38 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $2,200 | 9.47 | 4.30 |
| Joc Pederson | SF | $2,700 | 11.60 | 4.30 |
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.