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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Urías | LAD | $9,300 | 22.10 | 2.38 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,100 | 18.91 | 2.08 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $9,700 | 18.72 | 1.93 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $8,600 | 16.74 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Urías | LAD | $9,300 | 22.10 | 2.38 |
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $6,700 | 15.28 | 2.28 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $9,100 | 18.91 | 2.08 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $8,600 | 16.74 | 1.95 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,300 | 8.65 | 2.62 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 7.81 | 1.47 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $4,300 | 7.47 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pérez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.92 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,300 | 8.65 | 2.62 |
| James McCann | BAL | $2,500 | 6.26 | 2.50 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,500 | 6.18 | 2.47 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,900 | 10.67 | 2.18 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $5,900 | 10.38 | 1.76 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,500 | 9.51 | 2.11 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,300 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pérez | NYM | $2,000 | 5.83 | 2.92 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,300 | 6.58 | 2.86 |
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,200 | 6.16 | 2.80 |
| Andrew Vaughn | CWS | $2,900 | 7.98 | 2.75 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,600 | 8.65 | 1.88 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 8.27 | 3.18 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,600 | 7.91 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,600 | 8.27 | 3.18 |
| Santiago Espinal | TOR | $2,200 | 5.80 | 2.64 |
| Luis García | WAS | $3,600 | 8.40 | 2.33 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $4,600 | 8.65 | 1.88 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,000 | 9.43 | 1.89 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $4,500 | 8.40 | 1.87 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $3,100 | 8.36 | 2.70 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $3,800 | 8.23 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,600 | 7.42 | 2.85 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $3,100 | 8.36 | 2.70 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $2,400 | 6.36 | 2.65 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,300 | 5.70 | 2.48 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,500 | 9.61 | 3.85 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,200 | 9.16 | 1.76 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $5,100 | 8.92 | 1.75 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,400 | 8.89 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,500 | 9.61 | 3.85 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $3,400 | 8.89 | 2.62 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,000 | 7.66 | 2.55 |
| Eduardo Escobar | NYM | $2,600 | 6.25 | 2.40 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $5,800 | 11.67 | 2.01 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $4,100 | 10.11 | 2.47 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $5,800 | 9.57 | 1.65 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 9.51 | 1.94 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,500 | 9.40 | 2.69 |
| Lane Thomas | WAS | $3,700 | 9.36 | 2.53 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,500 | 9.12 | 1.66 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $4,500 | 8.87 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Dickerson | WAS | $2,200 | 7.69 | 3.49 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,000 | 6.64 | 3.32 |
| Peyton Burdick | MIA | $2,000 | 6.42 | 3.21 |
| Jake Marisnick | CWS | $2,000 | 6.42 | 3.21 |
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,700 | 8.32 | 3.08 |
| David Peralta | LAD | $2,100 | 6.33 | 3.02 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,100 | 6.26 | 2.98 |
| Aaron Hicks | NYY | $2,000 | 5.77 | 2.88 |
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.