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 |
Zac Gallen |
ARI |
$9,400 |
23.14 |
2.46 |
Justin Verlander |
HOU |
$10,500 |
21.53 |
2.05 |
Julio Urías |
LAD |
$9,000 |
19.88 |
2.21 |
Jon Gray |
TEX |
$10,000 |
19.17 |
1.92 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jeffrey Springs |
TB |
$7,400 |
18.71 |
2.53 |
Zac Gallen |
ARI |
$9,400 |
23.14 |
2.46 |
Alex Cobb |
SF |
$8,100 |
18.22 |
2.25 |
Julio Urías |
LAD |
$9,000 |
19.88 |
2.21 |
Catcher
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Willson Contreras |
CHC |
$5,200 |
8.66 |
1.67 |
Eric Haase |
DET |
$4,400 |
7.84 |
1.78 |
Travis d’Arnaud |
ATL |
$4,100 |
7.58 |
1.85 |
William Contreras |
ATL |
$4,600 |
7.23 |
1.57 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Austin Wynns |
SF |
$2,100 |
6.46 |
3.08 |
Shea Langeliers |
OAK |
$2,600 |
6.98 |
2.69 |
Andrew Knizner |
STL |
$2,000 |
5.22 |
2.61 |
Ryan Jeffers |
MIN |
$2,700 |
6.96 |
2.58 |
First Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Freddie Freeman |
LAD |
$5,700 |
9.44 |
1.66 |
Christian Walker |
ARI |
$4,000 |
9.04 |
2.26 |
Albert Pujols |
STL |
$3,500 |
8.77 |
2.51 |
Willson Contreras |
CHC |
$5,200 |
8.66 |
1.67 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Austin Wynns |
SF |
$2,100 |
6.46 |
3.08 |
Ji-Man Choi |
TB |
$2,400 |
6.85 |
2.86 |
Alfonso Rivas |
CHC |
$2,100 |
5.80 |
2.76 |
Shea Langeliers |
OAK |
$2,600 |
6.98 |
2.69 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Jose Altuve |
HOU |
$5,800 |
9.85 |
1.70 |
Marcus Semien |
TEX |
$9,000 |
9.11 |
1.01 |
Kolten Wong |
MIL |
$3,800 |
8.44 |
2.22 |
Andrés Giménez |
CLE |
$6,200 |
8.21 |
1.32 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Orlando Arcia |
ATL |
$2,500 |
6.69 |
2.68 |
Esteban Quiroz |
CHC |
$2,600 |
6.72 |
2.59 |
Adam Frazier |
SEA |
$2,500 |
6.11 |
2.45 |
Romy González |
CWS |
$2,600 |
6.14 |
2.36 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Dansby Swanson |
ATL |
$5,100 |
9.20 |
1.80 |
Wander Franco |
TB |
$4,700 |
9.15 |
1.95 |
Oneil Cruz |
PIT |
$5,700 |
9.09 |
1.59 |
Carlos Correa |
MIN |
$5,300 |
8.78 |
1.66 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Geraldo Perdomo |
ARI |
$2,000 |
5.25 |
2.63 |
Nick Allen |
OAK |
$2,100 |
5.09 |
2.43 |
Bryson Stott |
PHI |
$3,000 |
6.85 |
2.28 |
J.P. Crawford |
SEA |
$3,100 |
6.97 |
2.25 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Rafael Devers |
BOS |
$6,200 |
9.29 |
1.50 |
José Ramírez |
CLE |
$6,300 |
9.05 |
1.44 |
Manny Machado |
SD |
$5,500 |
8.95 |
1.63 |
Yandy Díaz |
TB |
$4,200 |
8.68 |
2.07 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Nate Eaton |
KC |
$2,200 |
7.99 |
3.63 |
David Villar |
SF |
$2,500 |
7.81 |
3.12 |
Jordan Groshans |
MIA |
$2,100 |
5.31 |
2.53 |
Mike Brosseau |
MIL |
$2,400 |
5.77 |
2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Aaron Judge |
NYY |
$10,200 |
11.55 |
1.13 |
Mike Trout |
LAA |
$6,300 |
9.91 |
1.57 |
Stone Garrett |
ARI |
$3,300 |
9.59 |
2.90 |
Yordan Alvarez |
HOU |
$6,100 |
9.53 |
1.56 |
Steven Kwan |
CLE |
$6,000 |
9.36 |
1.56 |
Jake McCarthy |
ARI |
$3,800 |
9.20 |
2.42 |
Mookie Betts |
LAD |
$5,900 |
9.04 |
1.53 |
Hunter Renfroe |
MIL |
$4,500 |
8.92 |
1.98 |
Best Values
Name |
Team |
Cost |
Expected |
Value |
Sean Bouchard |
COL |
$2,200 |
7.73 |
3.51 |
Drew Waters |
KC |
$2,300 |
8.05 |
3.50 |
Conner Capel |
OAK |
$2,200 |
7.58 |
3.44 |
Bryan De La Cruz |
MIA |
$2,400 |
8.21 |
3.42 |
Seth Brown |
OAK |
$2,600 |
8.80 |
3.38 |
Tyrone Taylor |
MIL |
$2,200 |
7.42 |
3.37 |
Trayce Thompson |
LAD |
$2,600 |
8.58 |
3.30 |
Austin Slater |
SF |
$2,600 |
8.58 |
3.30 |
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.