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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $10,500 | 25.55 | 2.43 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,100 | 24.02 | 2.38 |
| Shane Bieber | CLE | $10,700 | 23.35 | 2.18 |
| Charlie Morton | ATL | $10,600 | 21.83 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Ray | SEA | $10,500 | 25.55 | 2.43 |
| Marcus Stroman | CHC | $7,300 | 17.56 | 2.41 |
| Blake Snell | SD | $10,100 | 24.02 | 2.38 |
| Luis Garcia | HOU | $8,600 | 20.19 | 2.35 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,900 | 9.47 | 1.60 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,700 | 9.42 | 2.54 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $4,500 | 8.30 | 1.84 |
| Willson Contreras | CHC | $5,100 | 8.22 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,200 | 7.14 | 3.24 |
| Carson Kelly | ARI | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $2,200 | 6.24 | 2.84 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,700 | 9.42 | 2.54 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,500 | 10.40 | 1.89 |
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $8,800 | 10.23 | 1.16 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,900 | 9.47 | 1.60 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,700 | 9.42 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,300 | 8.39 | 3.65 |
| Sam Huff | TEX | $2,200 | 7.14 | 3.24 |
| Dermis Garcia | OAK | $2,300 | 7.05 | 3.06 |
| Carson Kelly | ARI | $2,300 | 6.73 | 2.93 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $4,700 | 10.43 | 2.22 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,600 | 9.42 | 1.68 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,600 | 7.02 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Díaz | OAK | $2,300 | 6.12 | 2.66 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $3,700 | 8.65 | 2.34 |
| Romy González | CWS | $2,800 | 6.56 | 2.34 |
| Miles Mastrobuoni | TB | $2,000 | 4.52 | 2.26 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $5,400 | 9.65 | 1.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $8,200 | 9.50 | 1.16 |
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $3,900 | 8.97 | 2.30 |
| Oneil Cruz | PIT | $5,700 | 8.97 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,500 | 8.95 | 3.58 |
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,100 | 5.98 | 2.85 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $3,000 | 7.42 | 2.47 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,100 | 5.03 | 2.39 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,400 | 9.20 | 1.70 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $4,900 | 8.71 | 1.78 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,200 | 8.59 | 1.39 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $6,800 | 8.44 | 1.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jace Peterson | MIL | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Nate Eaton | KC | $2,500 | 7.55 | 3.02 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $2,900 | 8.28 | 2.86 |
| Jordan Groshans | MIA | $2,000 | 5.52 | 2.76 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 11.75 | 1.81 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $6,300 | 11.44 | 1.82 |
| George Springer | TOR | $5,000 | 10.29 | 2.06 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,300 | 10.14 | 1.61 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $4,200 | 10.11 | 2.41 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,200 | 9.84 | 1.89 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $8,600 | 9.62 | 1.12 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,100 | 9.56 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Mitchell | MIL | $2,100 | 8.43 | 4.02 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,100 | 7.25 | 3.45 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,400 | 8.15 | 3.39 |
| Matt Vierling | PHI | $2,000 | 6.63 | 3.32 |
| Mark Mathias | TEX | $2,700 | 8.94 | 3.31 |
| Chad Pinder | OAK | $2,000 | 6.61 | 3.30 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,200 | 7.13 | 3.24 |
| Raimel Tapia | TOR | $2,300 | 7.23 | 3.14 |
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.