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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristian Javier | HOU | $10,600 | 24.00 | 2.26 |
| Spencer Strider | ATL | $12,400 | 23.90 | 1.93 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,400 | 23.44 | 2.49 |
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,600 | 22.92 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yu Darvish | SD | $8,600 | 22.92 | 2.67 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $6,300 | 16.08 | 2.55 |
| Tyler Glasnow | TB | $9,400 | 23.44 | 2.49 |
| Drew Smyly | CHC | $7,100 | 17.43 | 2.45 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Smith | LAD | $5,900 | 8.95 | 1.52 |
| Salvador Perez | KC | $5,200 | 8.82 | 1.70 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,200 | 8.74 | 1.68 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,100 | 8.62 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,600 | 7.84 | 3.01 |
| Matt Thaiss | LAA | $2,500 | 7.07 | 2.83 |
| Tom Murphy | SEA | $2,300 | 6.29 | 2.73 |
| Christian Vázquez | MIN | $2,200 | 5.52 | 2.51 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $5,700 | 12.09 | 2.12 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $5,800 | 10.00 | 1.72 |
| Anthony Rizzo | NYY | $4,800 | 9.83 | 2.05 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $7,800 | 9.60 | 1.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Singleton | MIL | $2,000 | 6.41 | 3.20 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $2,700 | 8.63 | 3.20 |
| Patrick Bailey | SF | $2,600 | 7.84 | 3.01 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,500 | 7.49 | 3.00 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 10.35 | 1.70 |
| Nolan Gorman | STL | $5,000 | 10.09 | 2.02 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $5,300 | 8.78 | 1.66 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $5,500 | 8.73 | 1.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,000 | 8.62 | 4.31 |
| Nick Maton | DET | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,400 | 6.84 | 2.85 |
| José Caballero | SEA | $2,800 | 7.76 | 2.77 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 10.33 | 1.88 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $5,900 | 10.24 | 1.73 |
| Matt McLain | CIN | $4,500 | 9.69 | 2.15 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $5,400 | 9.22 | 1.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucupita Marcano | PIT | $2,200 | 6.87 | 3.12 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,100 | 5.79 | 2.76 |
| Ezequiel Duran | TEX | $3,000 | 7.99 | 2.66 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $2,800 | 6.86 | 2.45 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McMahon | COL | $4,800 | 10.50 | 2.19 |
| Josh Jung | TEX | $5,300 | 9.63 | 1.82 |
| Nolan Arenado | STL | $5,300 | 9.43 | 1.78 |
| Jeimer Candelario | WAS | $3,800 | 9.17 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maikel Garcia | KC | $2,400 | 7.88 | 3.28 |
| Edwin Ríos | CHC | $2,000 | 6.36 | 3.18 |
| Josh Donaldson | NYY | $2,900 | 7.41 | 2.55 |
| Elehuris Montero | COL | $2,700 | 6.71 | 2.49 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,300 | 13.09 | 2.08 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $7,600 | 10.36 | 1.36 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $6,500 | 10.31 | 1.59 |
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $5,800 | 10.21 | 1.76 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $6,200 | 10.17 | 1.64 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,300 | 10.10 | 1.91 |
| Jorge Soler | MIA | $5,500 | 9.95 | 1.81 |
| Bryan De La Cruz | MIA | $4,200 | 9.94 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Waters | KC | $2,000 | 7.92 | 3.96 |
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,100 | 7.43 | 3.54 |
| Isiah Kiner-Falefa | NYY | $2,200 | 7.09 | 3.22 |
| Jake Marisnick | DET | $2,000 | 6.40 | 3.20 |
| Akil Baddoo | DET | $2,500 | 7.98 | 3.19 |
| Kyle Garlick | MIN | $2,100 | 6.61 | 3.15 |
| Kevin Kiermaier | TOR | $2,600 | 7.91 | 3.04 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,300 | 6.85 | 2.98 |
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.