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 | $10,400 | 39.28 | 3.78 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $9,800 | 34.77 | 3.55 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $9,400 | 31.32 | 3.33 |
| Taj Bradley | TB | $10,200 | 30.41 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Anderson | LAA | $7,400 | 30.25 | 4.09 |
| Julio Urías | LAD | $10,400 | 39.28 | 3.78 |
| Dylan Cease | CWS | $9,800 | 34.77 | 3.55 |
| Logan Allen | CLE | $9,400 | 31.32 | 3.33 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 13.98 | 3.50 |
| Paul Goldschmidt | STL | $3,900 | 13.64 | 3.50 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.93 |
| Will Smith | LAD | $4,400 | 12.31 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $2,600 | 11.77 | 4.53 |
| Chad Wallach | LAA | $2,000 | 8.24 | 4.12 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $3,200 | 12.59 | 3.93 |
| Michael Pérez | NYM | $2,000 | 7.76 | 3.88 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.56 |
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Vargas | LAD | $2,800 | 11.12 | 3.97 |
| Luis García | WSH | $2,800 | 11.06 | 3.95 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 10.62 | 3.66 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,200 | 11.40 | 3.56 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,700 | 12.30 | 3.33 |
| Tommy Edman | STL | $3,300 | 10.84 | 3.28 |
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,000 | 10.61 | 5.30 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livan Soto | LAA | $2,000 | 10.61 | 5.30 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $2,800 | 10.54 | 3.76 |
| Amed Rosario | CLE | $2,800 | 10.35 | 3.70 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,900 | 10.41 | 3.59 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 12.81 | 4.42 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,900 | 12.17 | 3.12 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $3,400 | 12.09 | 3.56 |
| Matt Chapman | TOR | $3,500 | 10.42 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | CWS | $2,900 | 12.81 | 4.42 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WSH | $2,500 | 10.20 | 4.08 |
| Jean Segura | MIA | $2,200 | 8.31 | 3.78 |
| Jake Alu | WSH | $2,000 | 7.39 | 3.70 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,400 | 15.78 | 3.59 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAA | $3,900 | 13.51 | 3.46 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,600 | 13.32 | 3.70 |
| Mike Trout | LAA | $3,600 | 12.78 | 3.55 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,800 | 12.58 | 3.31 |
| Harrison Bader | NYY | $3,200 | 12.25 | 3.83 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $4,100 | 12.05 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickey Moniak | LAA | $2,000 | 10.85 | 5.42 |
| Corey Dickerson | WSH | $2,000 | 10.25 | 5.13 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $2,900 | 12.14 | 4.19 |
| Ryan McKenna | BAL | $2,100 | 8.71 | 4.15 |
| Jake Marisnick | CWS | $2,000 | 8.29 | 4.14 |
| James Outman | LAD | $2,900 | 11.49 | 3.96 |
| Steven Kwan | CLE | $2,900 | 11.33 | 3.91 |
| Oswaldo Cabrera | NYY | $2,400 | 9.32 | 3.88 |
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.