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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Steele | CHC | $10,400 | 34.93 | 3.36 |
| Pablo López | MIN | $10,900 | 34.92 | 3.20 |
| J.P. France | HOU | $10,100 | 33.93 | 3.36 |
| José Berríos | TOR | $9,900 | 31.33 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Scholtens | CWS | $6,400 | 23.25 | 3.63 |
| Brayan Bello | BOS | $8,700 | 30.87 | 3.55 |
| Ken Waldichuk | OAK | $6,700 | 23.66 | 3.53 |
| Andrew Heaney | TEX | $8,200 | 28.33 | 3.45 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Walker | ARI | $3,700 | 12.94 | 3.50 |
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 12.29 | 4.55 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $3,000 | 12.19 | 4.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yainer Diaz | HOU | $2,700 | 12.29 | 4.55 |
| Brandon Belt | TOR | $2,900 | 12.29 | 4.24 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,200 | 9.16 | 4.16 |
| Christian Vázquez | MIN | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,200 | 15.43 | 3.67 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $4,100 | 13.11 | 3.20 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $2,900 | 12.37 | 4.26 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,000 | 7.71 | 3.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,000 | 11.43 | 3.81 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $4,200 | 15.43 | 3.67 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | TEX | $4,500 | 15.05 | 3.35 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
| Bo Bichette | TOR | $3,300 | 11.42 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osleivis Basabe | TB | $2,400 | 11.00 | 4.58 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,200 | 13.44 | 4.20 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,700 | 10.60 | 3.93 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $3,000 | 11.64 | 3.88 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $3,700 | 12.12 | 3.28 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,800 | 11.94 | 3.14 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $3,000 | 11.06 | 3.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Longoria | ARI | $2,100 | 9.53 | 4.54 |
| Buddy Kennedy | ARI | $2,000 | 8.11 | 4.06 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $3,100 | 11.79 | 3.80 |
| Carter Kieboom | WSH | $2,000 | 7.46 | 3.73 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.68 | 3.73 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $4,000 | 14.09 | 3.52 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.39 | 4.32 |
| Josh Lowe | TB | $3,200 | 12.92 | 4.04 |
| Luis Robert Jr. | CWS | $3,900 | 12.58 | 3.23 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $3,600 | 12.41 | 3.45 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Lane Thomas | WSH | $3,400 | 12.23 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,200 | 10.00 | 4.55 |
| Charlie Blackmon | COL | $2,600 | 11.43 | 4.40 |
| Daulton Varsho | TOR | $2,600 | 11.28 | 4.34 |
| TJ Friedl | CIN | $3,100 | 13.39 | 4.32 |
| Trayce Thompson | CWS | $2,300 | 9.86 | 4.29 |
| Tommy Pham | ARI | $2,900 | 12.30 | 4.24 |
| Jordan Luplow | MIN | $2,200 | 9.34 | 4.24 |
| Wilyer Abreu | BOS | $2,000 | 8.45 | 4.23 |
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.