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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo Lopez | MIN | $10,800 | 20.79 | 1.92 |
| Clayton Kershaw | LAD | $10,200 | 19.00 | 1.86 |
| Aaron Civale | TB | $9,400 | 18.77 | 2.00 |
| Corbin Burnes | MIL | $10,600 | 18.24 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Ragans | KC | $6,000 | 17.63 | 2.94 |
| Seth Lugo | SD | $7,900 | 18.21 | 2.31 |
| Jose Quintana | NYM | $6,300 | 13.72 | 2.18 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,500 | 14.05 | 2.16 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | MIL | $4,600 | 9.88 | 2.15 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 8.96 | 2.56 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $3,800 | 8.71 | 2.29 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $4,800 | 8.65 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 7.71 | 2.96 |
| Danny Jansen | TOR | $3,500 | 8.96 | 2.56 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,600 | 6.60 | 2.54 |
| Luis Campusano | SD | $2,900 | 7.24 | 2.50 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $6,900 | 11.46 | 1.66 |
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $6,200 | 10.62 | 1.71 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $4,900 | 10.39 | 2.12 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $3,000 | 9.90 | 3.30 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,600 | 7.71 | 2.96 |
| Nolan Schanuel | LAA | $3,200 | 8.79 | 2.75 |
| Ryan Noda | OAK | $3,200 | 8.55 | 2.67 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $5,700 | 11.58 | 2.03 |
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $6,200 | 11.49 | 1.85 |
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $5,500 | 10.84 | 1.97 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $4,900 | 9.32 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidal Brujan | TB | $2,000 | 5.49 | 2.74 |
| Edouard Julien | MIN | $3,500 | 8.48 | 2.42 |
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 5.39 | 2.35 |
| Harold Castro | COL | $2,700 | 5.99 | 2.22 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,500 | 10.45 | 1.61 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,700 | 10.07 | 1.50 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $4,900 | 9.96 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Allen | OAK | $2,200 | 6.39 | 2.90 |
| Nick Ahmed | ARI | $2,300 | 5.56 | 2.42 |
| David Hamilton | BOS | $2,000 | 4.63 | 2.32 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $3,500 | 7.82 | 2.24 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $6,300 | 10.50 | 1.67 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $5,600 | 10.44 | 1.86 |
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT | $4,300 | 10.04 | 2.33 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,400 | 9.44 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmundo Sosa | PHI | $2,300 | 7.29 | 3.17 |
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $2,900 | 7.62 | 2.63 |
| Ramon Urias | BAL | $2,500 | 6.28 | 2.51 |
| Jordan Diaz | OAK | $2,500 | 6.06 | 2.42 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | ATL | $7,000 | 13.94 | 1.99 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,400 | 11.34 | 1.77 |
| Kyle Tucker | HOU | $5,900 | 11.20 | 1.90 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $5,100 | 11.18 | 2.19 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,800 | 10.51 | 2.19 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,700 | 10.40 | 1.82 |
| Teoscar Hernandez | SEA | $4,300 | 10.32 | 2.40 |
| Adam Duvall | BOS | $4,800 | 10.28 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Wiemer | MIL | $2,200 | 6.73 | 3.06 |
| Michael A. Taylor | MIN | $2,500 | 7.59 | 3.04 |
| Mark Canha | MIL | $2,800 | 8.18 | 2.92 |
| Dairon Blanco | KC | $2,500 | 7.26 | 2.91 |
| Johan Rojas | PHI | $2,800 | 7.95 | 2.84 |
| Tim Locastro | NYM | $2,100 | 5.91 | 2.81 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Matt Wallner | MIN | $3,200 | 8.85 | 2.77 |
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.