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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $11,400 | 23.33 | 2.05 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 22.69 | 2.06 |
| Kodai Senga | NYM | $11,800 | 22.41 | 1.90 |
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 21.07 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bradish | BAL | $9,400 | 21.07 | 2.24 |
| Kenta Maeda | MIN | $7,800 | 16.92 | 2.17 |
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $11,000 | 22.69 | 2.06 |
| Merrill Kelly | ARI | $11,400 | 23.33 | 2.05 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,400 | 9.66 | 2.20 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Adley Rutschman | BAL | $5,300 | 8.15 | 1.54 |
| Connor Wong | BOS | $6,200 | 7.88 | 1.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,000 | 5.39 | 2.69 |
| Christian Vazquez | MIN | $2,500 | 6.10 | 2.44 |
| Jacob Stallings | MIA | $2,400 | 5.37 | 2.24 |
| Tyler Stephenson | CIN | $3,200 | 7.06 | 2.21 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Diaz | TB | $5,000 | 9.86 | 1.97 |
| Mitch Garver | TEX | $4,400 | 9.66 | 2.20 |
| William Contreras | MIL | $5,200 | 9.41 | 1.81 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $8,000 | 9.30 | 1.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominic Smith | WAS | $2,800 | 7.85 | 2.80 |
| Alfonso Rivas | PIT | $2,100 | 5.83 | 2.78 |
| Jason Delay | PIT | $2,000 | 5.39 | 2.69 |
| Rowdy Tellez | MIL | $2,700 | 6.78 | 2.51 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $5,300 | 11.67 | 2.20 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,400 | 10.03 | 2.28 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $6,100 | 9.65 | 1.58 |
| Gleyber Torres | NYY | $8,600 | 9.62 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenyn Sosa | CWS | $2,300 | 6.26 | 2.72 |
| Jorge Polanco | MIN | $4,400 | 10.03 | 2.28 |
| Davis Schneider | TOR | $5,300 | 11.67 | 2.20 |
| Luis Garcia | WAS | $3,200 | 6.87 | 2.15 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $5,000 | 11.28 | 2.26 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.82 | 1.64 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,500 | 9.48 | 2.11 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $9,000 | 9.21 | 1.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Abrams | WAS | $5,000 | 11.28 | 2.26 |
| Tim Anderson | CWS | $3,200 | 7.05 | 2.20 |
| Willy Adames | MIL | $4,500 | 9.48 | 2.11 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $6,600 | 10.82 | 1.64 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,900 | 10.67 | 2.18 |
| Isaac Paredes | TB | $4,500 | 8.83 | 1.96 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $9,600 | 8.63 | 0.90 |
| Justin Turner | BOS | $9,400 | 8.56 | 0.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andruw Monasterio | MIL | $3,100 | 7.62 | 2.46 |
| Josh Smith | TEX | $2,400 | 5.37 | 2.24 |
| Yoan Moncada | CWS | $3,700 | 8.16 | 2.21 |
| Royce Lewis | MIN | $4,900 | 10.67 | 2.18 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $9,600 | 10.72 | 1.12 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $9,800 | 10.40 | 1.06 |
| Bryan Reynolds | PIT | $4,900 | 10.22 | 2.09 |
| Anthony Santander | BAL | $4,600 | 9.78 | 2.13 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,600 | 9.56 | 2.65 |
| George Springer | TOR | $4,800 | 9.33 | 1.94 |
| Max Kepler | MIN | $4,000 | 9.25 | 2.31 |
| Randy Arozarena | TB | $5,200 | 9.15 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | PIT | $2,700 | 8.16 | 3.02 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,800 | 8.17 | 2.92 |
| Tyrone Taylor | MIL | $2,800 | 7.80 | 2.78 |
| Jack Suwinski | PIT | $3,600 | 9.56 | 2.65 |
| Will Benson | CIN | $3,000 | 7.63 | 2.54 |
| Aaron Hicks | BAL | $2,700 | 6.81 | 2.52 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,100 | 7.82 | 2.52 |
| Willi Castro | MIN | $3,200 | 7.88 | 2.46 |
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.