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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,300 | 38.31 | 3.72 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,900 | 35.61 | 3.60 |
| Max Fried | ATL | $10,600 | 33.47 | 3.16 |
| Ryan Pepiot | LAD | $8,900 | 30.09 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Castillo | SEA | $10,300 | 38.31 | 3.72 |
| Braxton Garrett | MIA | $8,100 | 29.56 | 3.65 |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | DET | $9,900 | 35.61 | 3.60 |
| Carlos Rodón | NYY | $7,400 | 26.39 | 3.57 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | ATL | $4,200 | 14.19 | 3.38 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,200 | 13.11 | 3.12 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.79 | 4.41 |
| Spencer Torkelson | DET | $3,300 | 12.20 | 3.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,900 | 12.79 | 4.41 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,300 | 9.74 | 4.23 |
| Kyle Higashioka | NYY | $2,200 | 9.11 | 4.14 |
| Miguel Cabrera | DET | $2,100 | 8.43 | 4.01 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 14.12 | 3.82 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 12.23 | 3.71 |
| Brandon Lowe | TB | $3,300 | 12.09 | 3.66 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,400 | 10.85 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Edwards | MIA | $2,000 | 8.90 | 4.45 |
| Jonathan Aranda | TB | $2,000 | 8.25 | 4.13 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,700 | 14.12 | 3.82 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $3,300 | 12.23 | 3.71 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 13.18 | 3.99 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.19 | 3.92 |
| Dansby Swanson | CHC | $3,100 | 10.06 | 3.24 |
| Orlando Arcia | ATL | $2,800 | 9.86 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.P. Crawford | SEA | $3,300 | 13.18 | 3.99 |
| Anthony Volpe | NYY | $2,600 | 10.19 | 3.92 |
| Joey Wendle | MIA | $2,100 | 7.96 | 3.79 |
| Amed Rosario | LAD | $2,700 | 9.63 | 3.57 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| José Ramírez | CLE | $3,500 | 11.59 | 3.31 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,600 | 11.33 | 3.15 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CHC | $3,200 | 10.04 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Burger | MIA | $3,200 | 11.70 | 3.66 |
| Andre Lipcius | DET | $2,000 | 7.10 | 3.55 |
| Trey Cabbage | LAA | $2,200 | 7.68 | 3.49 |
| Tyler Nevin | DET | $2,000 | 6.78 | 3.39 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Rodríguez | SEA | $4,300 | 16.70 | 3.88 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,800 | 16.43 | 3.42 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,800 | 15.84 | 4.17 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,300 | 14.40 | 3.35 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,100 | 14.24 | 3.47 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 13.15 | 3.98 |
| Teoscar Hernández | SEA | $3,200 | 12.61 | 3.94 |
| Ian Happ | CHC | $3,200 | 12.60 | 3.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Rosario | ATL | $2,800 | 12.44 | 4.44 |
| Tyler O’Neill | STL | $2,800 | 12.01 | 4.29 |
| Jordan Walker | STL | $2,800 | 11.97 | 4.28 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,800 | 15.84 | 4.17 |
| Alek Thomas | ARI | $2,200 | 9.12 | 4.15 |
| Michael Harris II | ATL | $2,900 | 11.74 | 4.05 |
| Jazz Chisholm Jr. | MIA | $3,300 | 13.15 | 3.98 |
| Ramón Laureano | CLE | $2,600 | 10.24 | 3.94 |
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.