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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,400 | 23.76 | 2.53 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,900 | 21.19 | 2.14 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,600 | 20.82 | 2.17 |
| Max Scherzer | NYM | $11,000 | 20.58 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $9,400 | 23.76 | 2.53 |
| Drey Jameson | ARI | $8,300 | 20.20 | 2.43 |
| Jordan Montgomery | STL | $7,600 | 18.33 | 2.41 |
| Luis Ortiz | PIT | $6,900 | 16.49 | 2.39 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,900 | 9.14 | 1.55 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,700 | 8.18 | 2.21 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $5,400 | 8.14 | 1.51 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,800 | 7.87 | 1.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Suzuki | LAA | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,600 | 7.31 | 2.81 |
| Robinson Chirinos | BAL | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Austin Romine | CIN | $2,000 | 5.10 | 2.55 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $5,300 | 10.71 | 2.02 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,400 | 9.98 | 1.85 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,900 | 9.14 | 1.55 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $4,500 | 8.45 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | SEA | $2,400 | 7.76 | 3.23 |
| Kurt Suzuki | LAA | $2,000 | 5.89 | 2.94 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,600 | 7.31 | 2.81 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.81 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,500 | 10.24 | 2.28 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.86 | 1.90 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,300 | 8.95 | 2.08 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $3,700 | 8.55 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Proctor | SF | $2,200 | 7.56 | 3.43 |
| Buddy Kennedy | ARI | $2,200 | 6.34 | 2.88 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | TB | $2,000 | 5.32 | 2.66 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,600 | 6.75 | 2.59 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,200 | 9.92 | 1.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,000 | 9.57 | 1.91 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,100 | 9.00 | 1.76 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $5,200 | 8.73 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,200 | 6.70 | 3.04 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,400 | 6.93 | 2.89 |
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,400 | 5.66 | 2.36 |
| Miguel Rojas | MIA | $2,500 | 5.73 | 2.29 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $6,200 | 8.98 | 1.45 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $4,100 | 8.70 | 2.12 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,200 | 8.51 | 1.64 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $3,800 | 8.00 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,400 | 7.58 | 3.16 |
| Matt Duffy | LAA | $2,200 | 6.65 | 3.02 |
| Jace Peterson | MIL | $2,300 | 6.08 | 2.64 |
| Jordan Groshans | MIA | $2,100 | 5.43 | 2.59 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.49 | 1.80 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,200 | 10.38 | 2.47 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 10.36 | 2.07 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $4,900 | 9.90 | 2.02 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $5,600 | 9.76 | 1.74 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,500 | 9.74 | 1.77 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,300 | 9.44 | 2.20 |
| Eloy Jiménez | CWS | $4,700 | 9.22 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,300 | 8.02 | 3.49 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,000 | 6.78 | 3.39 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $2,300 | 7.72 | 3.36 |
| Alex Call | WAS | $2,200 | 7.37 | 3.35 |
| Jordan Luplow | ARI | $2,000 | 6.59 | 3.30 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,300 | 7.51 | 3.26 |
| Jake Cave | MIN | $2,200 | 6.97 | 3.17 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,400 | 7.55 | 3.15 |
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.