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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $8,900 | 22.87 | 2.57 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $9,400 | 22.41 | 2.38 |
| Luis Severino | NYY | $8,100 | 18.63 | 2.30 |
| Joe Musgrove | SD | $8,400 | 18.49 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kirby | SEA | $6,300 | 17.59 | 2.79 |
| Triston McKenzie | CLE | $8,900 | 22.87 | 2.57 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAD | $7,200 | 17.34 | 2.41 |
| Lance McCullers Jr. | HOU | $9,400 | 22.41 | 2.38 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.67 | 1.73 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,800 | 7.97 | 2.10 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,000 | 7.68 | 1.92 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 7.66 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.55 | 2.64 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,800 | 7.97 | 2.10 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,700 | 7.66 | 2.07 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,700 | 9.53 | 2.03 |
| J.T. Realmuto | PHI | $5,000 | 8.67 | 1.73 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,200 | 8.60 | 1.65 |
| Travis d’Arnaud | ATL | $3,800 | 7.97 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Santana | SEA | $2,500 | 6.66 | 2.66 |
| Yuli Gurriel | HOU | $2,300 | 6.13 | 2.66 |
| Martín Maldonado | HOU | $2,100 | 5.55 | 2.64 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,300 | 5.95 | 2.59 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $5,200 | 9.46 | 1.82 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,400 | 9.34 | 2.12 |
| Andrés Giménez | CLE | $4,800 | 7.40 | 1.54 |
| Jake Cronenworth | SD | $4,100 | 7.09 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,500 | 6.45 | 2.58 |
| Adam Frazier | SEA | $2,400 | 5.63 | 2.34 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,400 | 9.34 | 2.12 |
| Gavin Lux | LAD | $2,800 | 5.21 | 1.86 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,600 | 8.95 | 2.49 |
| Dansby Swanson | ATL | $4,900 | 8.69 | 1.77 |
| Trea Turner | LAD | $5,800 | 8.44 | 1.46 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $4,000 | 8.05 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Peña | HOU | $3,600 | 8.95 | 2.49 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,600 | 6.36 | 2.45 |
| Ha-Seong Kim | SD | $3,300 | 7.36 | 2.23 |
| Bryson Stott | PHI | $3,100 | 6.59 | 2.12 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,700 | 8.88 | 1.56 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $6,000 | 8.73 | 1.46 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.29 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 7.55 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $3,800 | 8.72 | 2.29 |
| Justin Turner | LAD | $3,500 | 7.07 | 2.02 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $4,100 | 7.55 | 1.84 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 6.89 | 1.77 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,300 | 11.06 | 2.09 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 10.59 | 1.68 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,500 | 10.28 | 1.87 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,400 | 9.96 | 1.84 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,100 | 9.41 | 1.54 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $5,900 | 9.19 | 1.56 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,500 | 9.07 | 2.01 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $5,200 | 8.85 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trayce Thompson | LAD | $2,400 | 7.09 | 2.95 |
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,200 | 6.20 | 2.82 |
| Chas McCormick | HOU | $2,500 | 6.76 | 2.70 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $2,300 | 5.98 | 2.60 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $2,700 | 6.19 | 2.29 |
| Trent Grisham | SD | $2,700 | 5.99 | 2.22 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $5,300 | 11.06 | 2.09 |
| Brandon Marsh | PHI | $2,900 | 5.99 | 2.07 |
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.