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 | $10,100 | 40.70 | 4.03 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 39.05 | 4.24 |
| Nestor Cortes | NYY | $9,500 | 36.24 | 3.82 |
| Drey Jameson | ARI | $8,300 | 36.03 | 4.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Bubic | KC | $5,700 | 27.00 | 4.74 |
| Drey Jameson | ARI | $8,300 | 36.03 | 4.34 |
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $9,200 | 39.05 | 4.24 |
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,100 | 40.70 | 4.03 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | NYM | $4,200 | 14.44 | 3.44 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,300 | 13.18 | 3.07 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $3,400 | 11.93 | 3.51 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,500 | 11.39 | 4.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Proctor | SF | $2,000 | 10.81 | 5.41 |
| Austin Barnes | LAD | $2,000 | 9.66 | 4.83 |
| Carlos Santana | SEA | $2,200 | 10.59 | 4.81 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,500 | 11.39 | 4.55 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,900 | 13.38 | 3.43 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 12.89 | 3.14 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,600 | 11.81 | 3.28 |
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolten Wong | MIL | $2,700 | 11.26 | 4.17 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,100 | 8.42 | 4.01 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,200 | 8.31 | 3.78 |
| Rob Refsnyder | BOS | $2,600 | 9.83 | 3.78 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,600 | 12.57 | 3.49 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 11.49 | 2.87 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $3,900 | 11.18 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elvis Andrus | CWS | $2,100 | 10.74 | 5.11 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,200 | 9.18 | 4.17 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,500 | 13.26 | 3.79 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 10.74 | 3.70 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,700 | 11.83 | 3.20 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 11.41 | 4.76 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $4,400 | 11.28 | 2.56 |
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $2,700 | 10.87 | 4.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,400 | 11.41 | 4.76 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,000 | 8.41 | 4.21 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $2,400 | 10.11 | 4.21 |
| Yoán Moncada | CWS | $2,500 | 10.43 | 4.17 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,300 | 15.35 | 2.90 |
| George Springer | TOR | $3,600 | 13.71 | 3.81 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,700 | 13.46 | 3.64 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,200 | 12.98 | 3.09 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $3,900 | 12.86 | 3.30 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $3,500 | 12.52 | 3.58 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $3,900 | 12.51 | 3.21 |
| Eloy Jiménez | CWS | $3,300 | 12.24 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,200 | 10.17 | 4.62 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $2,300 | 10.61 | 4.61 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 8.98 | 4.49 |
| Conner Capel | OAK | $2,300 | 9.84 | 4.28 |
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,400 | 10.22 | 4.26 |
| Alex Call | WSH | $2,300 | 9.69 | 4.21 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,300 | 9.67 | 4.20 |
| Yonathan Daza | COL | $2,400 | 10.07 | 4.20 |
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.