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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | TOR | $10,400 | 36.80 | 3.54 |
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,100 | 32.35 | 3.99 |
| Kenta Maeda | DET | $8,200 | 31.69 | 3.87 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $8,400 | 31.15 | 3.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wacha | KC | $8,100 | 32.35 | 3.99 |
| Kenta Maeda | DET | $8,200 | 31.69 | 3.87 |
| Paul Blackburn | OAK | $8,400 | 31.15 | 3.71 |
| Steven Matz | STL | $7,100 | 26.21 | 3.69 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Harper | PHI | $3,800 | 15.23 | 4.01 |
| Freddie Freeman | LAD | $4,000 | 13.85 | 3.46 |
| Yandy Díaz | TB | $4,400 | 13.79 | 3.13 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $3,000 | 12.98 | 4.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan O’Hoppe | LAA | $2,700 | 12.51 | 4.63 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | TOR | $2,300 | 10.10 | 4.39 |
| Christian Encarnacion-Strand | CIN | $3,000 | 12.98 | 4.33 |
| Triston Casas | BOS | $2,900 | 12.18 | 4.20 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | HOU | $3,800 | 14.24 | 3.75 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $4,000 | 13.66 | 3.42 |
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $3,500 | 12.94 | 3.70 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,700 | 12.60 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zack Gelof | OAK | $2,700 | 11.54 | 4.27 |
| Jonathan India | CIN | $2,900 | 12.19 | 4.20 |
| Enmanuel Valdez | BOS | $2,400 | 9.74 | 4.06 |
| Oliver Dunn | MIL | $2,000 | 8.09 | 4.04 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $4,100 | 14.87 | 3.63 |
| Corey Seager | TEX | $3,800 | 14.53 | 3.82 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 13.81 | 3.84 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Alexander | ARI | $2,600 | 11.34 | 4.36 |
| Jorge Mateo | BAL | $2,500 | 10.45 | 4.18 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $3,100 | 12.37 | 3.99 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 13.81 | 3.84 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | ATL | $3,900 | 12.33 | 3.16 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 12.02 | 4.15 |
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $3,500 | 11.85 | 3.39 |
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,500 | 11.53 | 4.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo | PIT | $2,500 | 11.53 | 4.61 |
| Nick Loftin | KC | $2,300 | 9.81 | 4.26 |
| Alex Bregman | HOU | $2,900 | 12.02 | 4.15 |
| Jeimer Candelario | CIN | $2,800 | 11.17 | 3.99 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | ATL | $4,500 | 15.49 | 3.44 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,100 | 15.36 | 3.75 |
| Adolis García | TEX | $4,000 | 15.34 | 3.83 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,400 | 14.02 | 4.12 |
| Christian Yelich | MIL | $3,800 | 14.01 | 3.69 |
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 13.80 | 3.29 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 13.77 | 3.72 |
| Juan Soto | NYY | $4,300 | 13.74 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | NYM | $2,300 | 10.98 | 4.77 |
| Aaron Hicks | LAA | $2,200 | 10.10 | 4.59 |
| Brent Rooker | OAK | $2,500 | 11.11 | 4.44 |
| Nelson Velázquez | KC | $2,800 | 12.20 | 4.36 |
| Nick Martini | CIN | $2,800 | 12.07 | 4.31 |
| Kevin Pillar | CWS | $2,100 | 8.80 | 4.19 |
| Marcell Ozuna | ATL | $3,200 | 13.22 | 4.13 |
| Taylor Ward | LAA | $3,400 | 14.02 | 4.12 |
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.