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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,200 | 39.27 | 3.51 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,700 | 35.02 | 3.27 |
| George Kirby | SEA | $10,000 | 35.00 | 3.50 |
| Justin Verlander | NYM | $11,500 | 34.39 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Giolito | CWS | $8,300 | 31.37 | 3.78 |
| Jameson Taillon | CHC | $7,800 | 29.07 | 3.73 |
| Jesús Luzardo | MIA | $9,200 | 32.85 | 3.57 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,200 | 39.27 | 3.51 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $3,700 | 13.98 | 3.78 |
| Sean Murphy | ATL | $4,100 | 13.10 | 3.20 |
| Ryan Mountcastle | BAL | $3,600 | 12.89 | 3.58 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,800 | 12.89 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Fortes | MIA | $2,300 | 9.78 | 4.25 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 10.84 | 4.17 |
| Vinnie Pasquantino | KC | $3,000 | 12.28 | 4.09 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $3,100 | 12.63 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Nico Hoerner | CHC | $3,700 | 12.63 | 3.41 |
| Luis Arraez | MIA | $3,100 | 11.57 | 3.73 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,200 | 12.99 | 4.06 |
| Zach McKinstry | DET | $2,500 | 9.95 | 3.98 |
| Cavan Biggio | TOR | $2,100 | 8.17 | 3.89 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,600 | 9.77 | 3.76 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $4,000 | 13.07 | 3.27 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $3,600 | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $4,300 | 12.33 | 2.87 |
| Wander Franco | TB | $3,900 | 12.32 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $3,000 | 12.10 | 4.03 |
| Javier Báez | DET | $2,500 | 9.81 | 3.92 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 11.78 | 3.80 |
| Carlos Correa | MIN | $2,900 | 10.83 | 3.74 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 12.45 | 6.23 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,000 | 11.81 | 2.95 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $4,200 | 11.54 | 2.75 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,000 | 12.45 | 6.23 |
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,000 | 11.52 | 3.84 |
| Eugenio Suárez | SEA | $2,600 | 9.97 | 3.83 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,200 | 8.18 | 3.72 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,600 | 14.59 | 3.17 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $3,700 | 14.06 | 3.80 |
| Masataka Yoshida | BOS | $3,500 | 14.00 | 4.00 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,600 | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Jarred Kelenic | SEA | $3,400 | 13.22 | 3.89 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,800 | 13.21 | 3.48 |
| Cedric Mullins | BAL | $3,800 | 13.19 | 3.47 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,100 | 13.11 | 3.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Stowers | BAL | $2,100 | 9.44 | 4.50 |
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,100 | 9.26 | 4.41 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,500 | 10.68 | 4.27 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,700 | 11.13 | 4.12 |
| Brett Phillips | LAA | $2,100 | 8.60 | 4.10 |
| Jesse Winker | MIL | $2,900 | 11.78 | 4.06 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,500 | 10.13 | 4.05 |
| Brenton Doyle | COL | $2,500 | 10.06 | 4.02 |
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.